sett
IPA: sɪt
noun
- The system of tunnels that is the home of a badger.
- The pattern of distinctive threads and yarns that make up the plaid of a Scottish tartan.
- (weaving) The number of warp ends per inch in the cloth.
- (weaving, England) The number of reeds or splits per inch – one half the number of ends per inch.
- A small, square-cut piece of quarried stone used for paving and edging.
verb
- Obsolete spelling of set (particularly as a simple past and past participle) [(transitive) To put (something) down, to rest.]
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Examples of "sett" in Sentences
- The settlers worked hard to build their new home in the wilderness
- Once the dust settled, they realized the extent of the damage caused by the storm
- After many years of traveling, he finally found a place where he could settle down and call home
- The treaty was signed, marking the official settlement of the long-standing dispute
- The settlers relied on their ingenuity and resourcefulness to survive in the harsh environment
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