setter

IPA: sˈɛtɝ

A typesetter.
One who sets something, such as a challenge or an examination.
A long-haired breed of gundog.
(volleyball) The player who is responsible for setting, or passing, the ball to teammates for an attack.
(object-oriented programming) A function used to modify the value of some property of an object, contrasted with the getter.
(sports, in combinations) A game or match that lasts a certain number of sets.
One who hunts victims for sharpers.
One who adapts words to music in composition.
A shallow seggar for porcelain.
(UK, slang, obsolete) A shill bidder at an auction.
A surname.

(UK, dialect, transitive) To cut the dewlap (of a cow or ox), and insert a seton, so as to cause an issue.

Examples of "setter" in Sentences

The volleyball team's setter is known for her precise and strategic plays
The dog trainer used a special whistle to signal the setter to retrieve the birds
In tennis, the player's hard-hitting serves were no match for the opponent's skilled setter
The interior designer used a vintage clock as the room's focal point, acting as a beautiful setter for the decor
The rugby team's setter was always reliable, setting up perfect passes for his teammates to score