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setters

[/ˈsɛtərz/]
noun
colocadores; armadores
1. People or devices that set something in place or establish something
The setters carefully positioned the tiles on the floor.
Os colocadores posicionaram cuidadosamente os azulejos no chão.
2. In volleyball, players responsible for directing the ball to attackers
The team's setters demonstrated excellent court vision.
Os armadores do time demonstraram excelente visão de jogo.
3. A breed of hunting dog (Irish Setter, English Setter, Gordon Setter)
The setters were bred for hunting game birds.
Os setters foram criados para caçar aves de caça.
4. People who establish or fix prices, rules, or standards
The trendsetters and fashion setters influenced the market.
Os criadores de tendências e formadores de moda influenciaram o mercado.
Synonyms
placersinstallersarrangersestablisers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
colocadores; armadores (volleyball)
Common usage for construction workers and volleyball players
Portugal
colocadores; distribuidores (volleyball)
Portuguese prefers 'distribuidor' for volleyball setter

Related Idioms & Phrases

trendsetter - someone who sets new fashions or trends
pace setter - one who sets the pace or speed
sun setter - person or device that sets the sun (poetic)
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