set-comb. form

Stress is often attracted to this combining form.

the stem of set v.¹ in combination, chiefly in nouns derived from phrases with adverbs (see set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2): See also setback n., set-down n., set-to n., set-up n., etc. Also in names of devices for adjusting or shaping, See also setfast n.

set-forth n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtfɔːθ/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌfɔrθ/

a setting forth, departure.

ΘΚΠ

society > travel > aspects of travel > departure, leaving, or going away > [noun] > setting out > instance of

sally1657

set-off1759

set-forth1829

take-off1928

off1968

1829 R. Southey Let. in Corr. R. Southey with C. Bowles (1881) 177 Whether the next set-forth from the house be for a marriage, or a funeral.

set-in n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtɪn/

U.S.

/ˈsɛdˌɪn/

the beginning of a period of time, a spell of weather, or the like.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > beginning > [noun]

ordeOE

thresholdeOE

frumthc950

anginOE

frumeOE

worthOE

beginninga1225

springc1225

commencementc1250

ginninga1300

comsingc1325

entryc1330

aginning1340

alphac1384

incomea1400

formec1400

ingressc1420

birtha1425

principlea1449

comsementa1450

resultancec1450

inition1463

inceptiona1483

entering1526

originala1529

inchoation1530

opening1531

starting1541

principium1550

entrance1553

onset1561

rise1589

begin1590

ingate1591

overture1595

budding1601

initiationa1607

starting off1616

dawninga1631

dawn1633

impriminga1639

start1644

fall1647

initial1656

outset1664

outsettinga1698

going off1714

offsetting1782

offset1791

commence1794

aurora1806

incipiency1817

set-out1821

set-in1826

throw-off1828

go-off1830

outstart1844

start1857

incipience1864

oncome1865

kick-off1875

off-go1886

off1896

get-go1960

lift-off1967

1826 New Monthly Mag. 16 270 A regular set in of Arabian wind is hardly to be expected.

1830 W. Phillips Mt. Sinai iv. 331 At set-in of day.

1852 in Col. Hawker Diary (1893) II. 344 A regular set in of wet weather at last.

set-on n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtɒn/

U.S.

/ˈsɛdˌɑn/

(a) the way in which a thing is set on; (b) starting mechanism; also attributive.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > attachment > [noun] > manner of attachment

set-on1847

screw-on1934

iron-on1952

1847 W. C. L. Martin Ox 48/2 The set-on of the tail is prominent, and detracts from their appearance.

1884 Live Stock Jrnl. 15 Aug. 154/2 In Puppies the winner..falls away too much from loin to set-on of tail.

1927 T. Woodhouse Artif. Silk 116 When the set-on lever is pushed a short distance, the machine starts slowly.

set-fair n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtfɛː/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌfɛ(ə)r/

the second coat in plastering.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > industry > building or constructing > surfacing or cladding > [noun] > bricklaying and plastering > plastering > second coat or two coats

render set1796

set-fair1812

setwork1812

1812 P. Nicholson Mech. Exercises 312 [Plastering] Set Fair, is used after roughing-in and floated or pricked up and floated: it should be well troweled.

set-hands n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛthandz/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌhæn(d)z/

applied to devices connected with setting the hands of a watch or clock.

ΘΚΠ

the world > time > instruments for measuring time > clock > [noun] > part(s) of > hand(s)

pinOE

hand1563

teller1574

index1594

finger1603

palm1629

hour-hand1669

minute hand1720

index-hand1742

second-hand1760

moment-hand1766

little hand1829

big hand1849

set-hands1884

sweep hand1948

sweep second1948

1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Arbor, the arbor in a three-quarter plate key-winding watch by which the hands are set.

1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Dial.

1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Square.

1885 C. G. W. Lock Workshop Receipts 4th Ser. 337/1 The set-hands stud.

set-ope n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtəʊp/

U.S.

/ˈsɛdˌoʊp/

[ope adj. and n.] dialect a device for holding open a gate, window, etc. (? obsolete).

ΚΠ

1823 E. Moor Suffolk Words 336 The gate oont keep back; the set-ope is gone.

1912 Civ. Serv. Supply Assoc. Catal. 1351 Melon frames..glazed with 21 oz. sheet glass, and fitted with improved set-opes.

set-screw n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtskruː/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌskru/

a screw that enables two contiguous parts to be brought into and held in their correct relative position, and is usually threaded the full length of the shank.

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > screw > set-screw

screw-pin1585

set-screw1850

1850 T. Tredgold Steam Engine (ed. 3) I. iv. 19 When the piston is taken to pieces.., the two set-screws h are taken out of the holes into which they are screwed in the piston cover, and two handles screwed into them.

1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-screw, Adjusting screw, Regulating screw.

1861 W. Fairbairn Iron 129 Set screws,..and all kinds of small work, are produced at the same rate.

1947 J. C. Rich Materials & Methods Sculpt. ix. 277 A setscrew is used [in proportional dividers] to hold the two arms together and to adjust the dividers.

1970 K. Ball Fiat 600, 600D Autobook vi. 69/1 Undo the setscrew securing the angled extension piece to the gear-rod.

set-bolt n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtbəʊlt/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌboʊlt/

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > driving or beating tools > [noun] > punch or drift for extracting bolts

drive bolt1627

set-bolt1627

starting bolt1780

society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > bolt > types of

round bolt1582

ringbolt1599

pikebolt1622

rag bolt1625

set-bolt1627

clinch-bolta1642

eyebolt1649

clinch1659

screw-bolt1690

king bolt1740

wrain-bolt1750

wraining-bolt1769

toggle-bolt1794

strap-bolt1795

wring-bolt1815

through-bolt1821

truss-bolt1825

slip-stopper1831

stud bolt1838

anchor bolt1839

king rod1843

joint bolt1844

spade-bolt1850

shackle-bolt1852

roof bolt1853

set-stud1855

coach bolt1869

truss-rod1873

fox-bolt1874

garnish-bolt1874

fang-bolt1876

stud1878

U bolta1884

rock bolt1887

hook bolt1899

tower bolt1911

explosive bolt1948

1627 J. Smith Sea Gram. ii. 5 Set bolts for forcing the workes and plankes together.

1803 J. Harrison in A. Hunter et al. Georgical Ess. (new ed.) I. i. viii. 115 Backing out a Bolt, or Trenail, is driving it out by means of a tool called a Set-bolt.

1875 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Set bolt..a. One used as a drift, to force another bolt out of its hole. b. A bolt used to bring a plank to its bearings.

set-hammer n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛthamə/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌhæmər/

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > driving or beating tools > [noun] > hammer > hammer for use on metal

planishing hammer1361

shodering-hammer1763

skelper1831

set-hammer1855

planisher1858

society > occupation and work > equipment > metalworking equipment > [noun] > forging equipment > forge-hammer

tilt-hammer1773

trip-hammer1781

forge-hammer1815

skelper1831

tilt1831

oliver1846

set-hammer1855

helve-hammer1858

striker1869

belly-helve1881

1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-hammer (a hammer used in forging a set-off).

1883 W. J. E. Crane Smithy & Forge 29 The ‘set-hammer’ is employed by being held against a certain portion of the heated iron and its top struck with the hammer.

set-stud n.

Brit.

/ˈsɛtstʌd/

U.S.

/ˈsɛtˌstəd/

(see quots.).

ΘΚΠ

society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > bolt > types of

round bolt1582

ringbolt1599

pikebolt1622

rag bolt1625

set-bolt1627

clinch-bolta1642

eyebolt1649

clinch1659

screw-bolt1690

king bolt1740

wrain-bolt1750

wraining-bolt1769

toggle-bolt1794

strap-bolt1795

wring-bolt1815

through-bolt1821

truss-bolt1825

slip-stopper1831

stud bolt1838

anchor bolt1839

king rod1843

joint bolt1844

spade-bolt1850

shackle-bolt1852

roof bolt1853

set-stud1855

coach bolt1869

truss-rod1873

fox-bolt1874

garnish-bolt1874

fang-bolt1876

stud1878

U bolta1884

rock bolt1887

hook bolt1899

tower bolt1911

explosive bolt1948

1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-bolt, Set-stud (a bolt screwed into the two pieces to be joined, and fastened so as to prevent the play of the pieces).

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1912; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	set-
释义	set-comb. form Stress is often attracted to this combining form. the stem of set v.¹ in combination, chiefly in nouns derived from phrases with adverbs (see set v.¹ Phrasal verbs 2): See also setback n., set-down n., set-to n., set-up n., etc. Also in names of devices for adjusting or shaping, See also setfast n. set-forth n. Brit. /ˈsɛtfɔːθ/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌfɔrθ/ a setting forth, departure. ΘΚΠ society > travel > aspects of travel > departure, leaving, or going away > [noun] > setting out > instance of sally1657 set-off1759 set-forth1829 take-off1928 off1968 1829 R. Southey Let. in Corr. R. Southey with C. Bowles (1881) 177 Whether the next set-forth from the house be for a marriage, or a funeral. set-in n. Brit. /ˈsɛtɪn/ , U.S. /ˈsɛdˌɪn/ the beginning of a period of time, a spell of weather, or the like. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > order, sequence, or succession > beginning > [noun] ordeOE thresholdeOE frumthc950 anginOE frumeOE worthOE beginninga1225 springc1225 springc1225 commencementc1250 ginninga1300 comsingc1325 entryc1330 aginning1340 alphac1384 incomea1400 formec1400 ingressc1420 birtha1425 principlea1449 comsementa1450 resultancec1450 inition1463 inceptiona1483 entering1526 originala1529 inchoation1530 opening1531 starting1541 principium1550 entrance1553 onset1561 rise1589 begin1590 ingate1591 overture1595 budding1601 initiationa1607 starting off1616 dawninga1631 dawn1633 impriminga1639 start1644 fall1647 initial1656 outset1664 outsettinga1698 going off1714 offsetting1782 offset1791 commence1794 aurora1806 incipiency1817 set-out1821 set-in1826 throw-off1828 go-off1830 outstart1844 start1857 incipience1864 oncome1865 kick-off1875 off-go1886 off1896 get-go1960 lift-off1967 1826 New Monthly Mag. 16 270 A regular set in of Arabian wind is hardly to be expected. 1830 W. Phillips Mt. Sinai iv. 331 At set-in of day. 1852 in Col. Hawker Diary (1893) II. 344 A regular set in of wet weather at last. set-on n. Brit. /ˈsɛtɒn/ , U.S. /ˈsɛdˌɑn/ (a) the way in which a thing is set on; (b) starting mechanism; also attributive. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > fact or action of being joined or joining > attachment > [noun] > manner of attachment set-on1847 screw-on1934 iron-on1952 1847 W. C. L. Martin Ox 48/2 The set-on of the tail is prominent, and detracts from their appearance. 1884 Live Stock Jrnl. 15 Aug. 154/2 In Puppies the winner..falls away too much from loin to set-on of tail. 1927 T. Woodhouse Artif. Silk 116 When the set-on lever is pushed a short distance, the machine starts slowly. set-fair n. Brit. /ˈsɛtfɛː/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌfɛ(ə)r/ the second coat in plastering. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > industry > building or constructing > surfacing or cladding > [noun] > bricklaying and plastering > plastering > second coat or two coats render set1796 set-fair1812 setwork1812 1812 P. Nicholson Mech. Exercises 312 [Plastering] Set Fair, is used after roughing-in and floated or pricked up and floated: it should be well troweled. set-hands n. Brit. /ˈsɛthandz/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌhæn(d)z/ applied to devices connected with setting the hands of a watch or clock. ΘΚΠ the world > time > instruments for measuring time > clock > [noun] > part(s) of > hand(s) pinOE hand1563 teller1574 index1594 finger1603 palm1629 hour-hand1669 minute hand1720 index-hand1742 second-hand1760 moment-hand1766 little hand1829 big hand1849 set-hands1884 sweep hand1948 sweep second1948 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Arbor, the arbor in a three-quarter plate key-winding watch by which the hands are set. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Dial. 1884 F. J. Britten Watch & Clockmakers' Handbk. (new ed.) 240 Set-hands Square. 1885 C. G. W. Lock Workshop Receipts 4th Ser. 337/1 The set-hands stud. set-ope n. Brit. /ˈsɛtəʊp/ , U.S. /ˈsɛdˌoʊp/ [ope adj. and n.] dialect a device for holding open a gate, window, etc. (? obsolete). ΚΠ 1823 E. Moor Suffolk Words 336 The gate oont keep back; the set-ope is gone. 1912 Civ. Serv. Supply Assoc. Catal. 1351 Melon frames..glazed with 21 oz. sheet glass, and fitted with improved set-opes. set-screw n. Brit. /ˈsɛtskruː/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌskru/ a screw that enables two contiguous parts to be brought into and held in their correct relative position, and is usually threaded the full length of the shank. ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > screw > set-screw screw-pin1585 set-screw1850 1850 T. Tredgold Steam Engine (ed. 3) I. iv. 19 When the piston is taken to pieces.., the two set-screws h are taken out of the holes into which they are screwed in the piston cover, and two handles screwed into them. 1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-screw, Adjusting screw, Regulating screw. 1861 W. Fairbairn Iron 129 Set screws,..and all kinds of small work, are produced at the same rate. 1947 J. C. Rich Materials & Methods Sculpt. ix. 277 A setscrew is used [in proportional dividers] to hold the two arms together and to adjust the dividers. 1970 K. Ball Fiat 600, 600D Autobook vi. 69/1 Undo the setscrew securing the angled extension piece to the gear-rod. set-bolt n. Brit. /ˈsɛtbəʊlt/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌboʊlt/ ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > driving or beating tools > [noun] > punch or drift for extracting bolts drive bolt1627 set-bolt1627 starting bolt1780 society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > bolt > types of round bolt1582 ringbolt1599 pikebolt1622 rag bolt1625 set-bolt1627 clinch-bolta1642 eyebolt1649 clinch1659 screw-bolt1690 king bolt1740 wrain-bolt1750 wraining-bolt1769 toggle-bolt1794 strap-bolt1795 wring-bolt1815 through-bolt1821 truss-bolt1825 slip-stopper1831 stud bolt1838 anchor bolt1839 king rod1843 joint bolt1844 spade-bolt1850 shackle-bolt1852 roof bolt1853 set-stud1855 coach bolt1869 truss-rod1873 fox-bolt1874 garnish-bolt1874 fang-bolt1876 stud1878 U bolta1884 rock bolt1887 hook bolt1899 tower bolt1911 explosive bolt1948 1627 J. Smith Sea Gram. ii. 5 Set bolts for forcing the workes and plankes together. 1803 J. Harrison in A. Hunter et al. Georgical Ess. (new ed.) I. i. viii. 115 Backing out a Bolt, or Trenail, is driving it out by means of a tool called a Set-bolt. 1875 E. H. Knight Pract. Dict. Mech. Set bolt..a. One used as a drift, to force another bolt out of its hole. b. A bolt used to bring a plank to its bearings. set-hammer n. Brit. /ˈsɛthamə/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌhæmər/ ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > driving or beating tools > [noun] > hammer > hammer for use on metal planishing hammer1361 shodering-hammer1763 skelper1831 set-hammer1855 planisher1858 society > occupation and work > equipment > metalworking equipment > [noun] > forging equipment > forge-hammer tilt-hammer1773 trip-hammer1781 forge-hammer1815 skelper1831 tilt1831 oliver1846 set-hammer1855 helve-hammer1858 striker1869 belly-helve1881 1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-hammer (a hammer used in forging a set-off). 1883 W. J. E. Crane Smithy & Forge 29 The ‘set-hammer’ is employed by being held against a certain portion of the heated iron and its top struck with the hammer. set-stud n. Brit. /ˈsɛtstʌd/ , U.S. /ˈsɛtˌstəd/ (see quots.). ΘΚΠ society > occupation and work > equipment > building and constructing equipment > fastenings > [noun] > bolt > types of round bolt1582 ringbolt1599 pikebolt1622 rag bolt1625 set-bolt1627 clinch-bolta1642 eyebolt1649 clinch1659 screw-bolt1690 king bolt1740 wrain-bolt1750 wraining-bolt1769 toggle-bolt1794 strap-bolt1795 wring-bolt1815 through-bolt1821 truss-bolt1825 slip-stopper1831 stud bolt1838 anchor bolt1839 king rod1843 joint bolt1844 spade-bolt1850 shackle-bolt1852 roof bolt1853 set-stud1855 coach bolt1869 truss-rod1873 fox-bolt1874 garnish-bolt1874 fang-bolt1876 stud1878 U bolta1884 rock bolt1887 hook bolt1899 tower bolt1911 explosive bolt1948 1855 Technologisches Wörterbuch II. 456 Set-bolt, Set-stud (a bolt screwed into the two pieces to be joined, and fastened so as to prevent the play of the pieces). This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1912; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < comb. form1627
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