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sett, set [sɛt]
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) a small rectangular paving block made of stone, such as granite, used to provide a durable road surface Compare cobblestone
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the burrow of a badger
3. (Clothing & Fashion)
a.  a square in a pattern of tartan
b.  the pattern itself
[variant of set1 (n)]
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Noun1.sett - rectangular paving stone with curved topsett - rectangular paving stone with curved top; once used to make roads
cobble, cobblestone
paving stone - a stone used for paving
Translations
sett [set] N → madriguera f (de tejón)
sett [ˈsɛt] n [badger] → terrier m
sett, (US) set
n (= badger’s den) → Bau m
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One theory is that badgers caused the leak because they built setts in the embankment.
Badgers are blamed for canal leaks by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
Among recent contract wins, Sanderson Associates has been engaged by Bradford City Council to carry out a study on how best to preserve and enhance the historic setts in the main street of Haworth - one of the longest stretches of stone setts in Yorkshire.
Sanderson Associates by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Ultrascape have been formulating and manufacturing a specialist range of concretes, mortars and grouts that meet and exceed the ever-increasing demands of pavement and carriageway construction using concrete and natural stone setts and flagstones, based on their group expertise for over 14 years.
Top Marks for Ultrascape at Westminster Kingsway College by Sarah Rose / Construction and materials industries community
 
 
 
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