1. a breed of long-haired hunting dog trained to locate game birds
2. a person who sets something in place or position
3. a volleyball player who sets up the ball for teammates to spike
Usage: sports

Examples

• The Irish setter bounded through the tall grass searching for pheasants.
• Our English setter is excellent at pointing out hidden birds.
• The tile setter worked carefully to align each piece perfectly.
• As the team’s setter, she positioned the ball for powerful attacks.
• The setter delivered a perfect pass to the outside hitter.
• We hired a professional stone setter for our garden pathway.
• The setter’s keen nose helped locate the downed duck.