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  Set \Set\ (s[e^]t), a.
     1. Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set
        countenance.
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     2. Firm; unchanging; obstinate; as, set opinions or
        prejudices.
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     3. Regular; uniform; formal; as, a set discourse; a set
        battle. ``The set phrase of peace.'' --Shak.
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     4. Established; prescribed; as, set forms of prayer.
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     5. Adjusted; arranged; formed; adapted.
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     Set hammer.
        (a) A hammer the head of which is not tightly fastened
            upon the handle, but may be reversed. --Knight.
        (b) A hammer with a concave face which forms a die for
            shaping anything, as the end of a bolt, rivet, etc.
  
     Set line, a line to which a number of baited hooks are
        attached, and which, supported by floats and properly
        secured, may be left unguarded during the absence of the
        fisherman.
  
     Set nut, a jam nut or lock nut. See under Nut.
  
     Set screw (Mach.), a screw, sometimes cupped or printed at
        one end, and screwed through one part, as of a machine,
        tightly upon another part, to prevent the one from
        slipping upon the other.
  
     Set speech, a speech carefully prepared before it is
        delivered in public; a formal or methodical speech.
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  Set \Set\, a.
     1. Fixed in position; immovable; rigid; as, a set line; a set
        countenance.
  
     2. Firm; unchanging; obstinate; as, set opinions or
        prejudices.
  
     3. Regular; uniform; formal; as, a set discourse; a set
        battle. ``The set phrase of peace.'' --Shak.
  
     4. Established; prescribed; as, set forms of prayer.
  
     5. Adjusted; arranged; formed; adapted.
  
     Set hammer.
        (a) A hammer the head of which is not tightly fastened
            upon the handle, but may be reversed. --Knight.
        (b) A hammer with a concave face which forms a die for
            shaping anything, as the end of a bolt, rivet, etc.
  
     Set line, a line to which a number of baited hooks are
        attached, and which, supported by floats and properly
        secured, may be left unguarded during the absence of the
        fisherman.
  
     Set nut, a jam nut or lock nut. See under Nut.
  
     Set screw (Mach.), a screw, sometimes cupped or printed at
        one end, and screwed through one part, as of a machine,
        tightly upon another part, to prevent the one from
        slipping upon the other.
  
     Set speech, a speech carefully prepared before it is
        delivered in public; a formal or methodical speech.

  set screw
     alt.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.
     n.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.

  set screw
     alt.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.
     n.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.

  set screw
     alt.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.
     n.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.

  set screw
     alt.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.
     n.
     1 A screw with threads along the entire length and no head.
  Typically, set screws have a hex or slot drive recessed in the threaded
  length; a grub screw or worm screw.
     2 Any screw used to hold or adjust a setting: frequently a set screw
  (sense 1), but may also be any other machine screw or thumb screw used
  for the purpose of setting.
     3 (lb en NZ) A screw with a head, usually hexagonal, like a bolt but
  without a shank to allow it to screw into material rather than take a
  nut; a tap bolt.

  set screw /sˈɛt skɹˈuː/
  Einstellschraube , Verstellschraube , Nachstellschraube , Stellschraube , Justierschraube  [techn.]
     Synonyms: regulating screw, adjusting screw, setting screw
  
   see: regulating screws, adjusting screws, setting screws, set screws, high-gear limit screw, low-gear limit screw
  

  set screw /sˈɛt skɹˈuː/
  Feststellschraube , Stellschraube , Klemmschraube , Schaftschraube  [techn.]
     Synonyms: attachment screw, binding screw, locking screw, check screw, clamping screw, clamp bolt
  
   see: set screws, attachment screws, binding screws, locking screws, check screws, clamping screws, clamp bolts
  

  set screw /sˈɛt skɹˈuː/
  Gewindestift , Madenschraube  [veraltend] , Wurmschraube  [veraltend]  [techn.]
     Synonyms: headless pin, threaded pin, headless screw, setscrew, grub screw, stud screw
  
   see: headless pins, threaded pins, headless screws, set screws, setscrews, grub screws, stud screws
  

  set screw /sˈɛt skɹˈuː/
  utični vijak, vijak za namještanje