setting

UK /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ US /ˈsɛtɪŋ/
noun 5adj 1

Definitions

noun

1

The time, place and circumstance in which something (such as a story or picture) is set; context; scenario.

2

The act of setting (various senses).

the setting of the sun

the setting, or hardening, of moist plaster of Paris

3

A piece of metal in which a precious stone or gem is fixed to form a piece of jewelry.

4

A level or placement to which a knob or control is set.

the volume setting on a television

5

The act of marking the position of game, as a setter does.

adj

1

That disappears below the horizon.

the setting sun

As we stood waiting for the departure time with the setting sun twinkling on the great brass dome of our 2-4-0, the sound of church bells was the only one apart from the measured tread of the guard slowly pacing towards his van, and, standing at an open window, I more than once heard the fireman's "Right away!" to his mate in acknowledgement of a desultory wave of the unfurled green flag.

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