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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