noun
sett
Sett (noun) means an underground burrow where a badger lives.
noun
1
An underground burrow where a badger lives.
2
The particular design of coloured stripes that makes up a Scottish tartan.
3
In weaving, how many lengthwise threads are packed into each inch of fabric.
"To achieve a balanced weave, the sett must be a little tighter than it would be for a twill."
— Malynda Allen, Flights of Fancy (2026)
4
In weaving, the number of reed gaps per inch, which is half the thread count per inch.
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Etymology
A variant of set, used to distinguish various technical senses.
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What is the meaning of sett?
"sett" (noun) means an underground burrow where a badger lives.
What is another word for sett?
Other words for "sett" include cobble, cobblestone.
What are the different meanings of sett?
"sett" has 3 main meanings: 1. An underground burrow where a badger lives; 2. The particular design of coloured stripes that makes up a Scottish tartan; 3. In weaving, how many lengthwise threads are packed into each inch of fabric.
