Dead set

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.

"The judge at the dog show took points off the Irish setter's dead set because its right ear twitched a few times."

2.NounA fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.

"to be at a dead set"

3.NounA determined effort.

"I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it."

4.NounA pointed and persistent attack on a person.

5.AdjectiveUnswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.

"If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.; The governor is dead set against the concealed weapons permit legislation and will veto it even if it costs her the re-election."

6.AdjectiveComplete and utter; total.

"He is a dead set fool."

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