dead-set
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Definitions ofdead-set
- The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.
Example: "The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times."
- A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.
Example: "to be at a dead set"
- (by extension) A determined effort.
Example: "I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it."
- Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.
Example: "If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out."
- Complete and utter; total.
Example: "He is a dead set fool."
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