English

Etymology
From term|set + term|-er.

Pronunciation
a|RP
*IPA|/�s�t.�/, SAMPA|/"sEt.@/
a|AusE?
*IPA|/�set.�/, SAMPA|/"set.@/
a|GenAm?
*IPA|/�s�t.�/, SAMPA|/"sEt.@`/
rhymes|�t�(r)

Noun
wikipedia|setter|setter (dog breed)
en-noun

1. One who sets something, especially a typesetter

#: The exam was so hard we assumed the question setter must have been in a bad mood.

1. A long-haired breed of gundog.

#: She has a spaniel and a red setter.

1. context|volleyball The player who is responsible for set|setting, or pass|passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.

Derived terms
English setter
Gordon setter
Irish red and white setter
Irish setter
red setter

Translations
trans-top|volleyball player
trans-mid
Russian: па����ий m, �в�з���ий m
trans-bottom

References
OED2

pl:setter
te:setter
vi:setter

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