Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

setter

noun

/ˈsɛtə/

Definition

A person or thing that sets something in a particular position or condition.

Examples

The setter carefully pointed toward the bushes where the birds were hidden.
In the game of volleyball, the setter plays a crucial role in orchestrating the team’s offensive strategy.
She was the setter for her high school volleyball team, always making perfect passes.

Meaning

The term ‘setter’ most commonly refers to a type of dog that is trained to locate game birds and indicate their presence, but it can also refer to someone who establishes or decides something.