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Set′ting.

1. The sharpening of a razor on a hone. An intermediate process between grinding on a stone and strapping.

2. Displaying laterally the teeth of a saw in alternate directions, so as to increase the width of the kerf and allow the blade to move freely without rubbing and heating. See saw-set.


3. (Masonry.) a. Fixing stones in position in a wall.

b. The hardening of mortar, concrete, or plaster.


4. (Plastering.) A finishing coat of fine-stuff, laid on by a trowel; it is alternately wetted with a brush and smoothed with a tool until a fine surface is obtained.


5. (Watchmaking.) a. The jewel which is clasped by the bezel; or one which serves as a bushing for an arbor or pivot.

b. The adjustment of the hands.

Fig. 4839 shows Lange's plan for setting the hands by means of the stem.

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