DEEn Dictionary De - En
DeEs De - Es
DePt De - Pt
 Vocabulary trainer

Spec. subjects Grammar Abbreviations Random search Preferences
Search in Sprachauswahl
setback
Search for:
Mini search box
 
English Dictionary: setback by the DICT Development Group
2 results for setback
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
setback
n
  1. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
    Synonym(s): reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Setback \Set"back`\, n.
      1. (Arch.) Offset, n., 4.
  
      2. A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy. [U. S.]
  
      3. A backset; a check; a repulse; a reverse; a relapse.
            [Colloq. U.S.]
No guarantee of accuracy or completeness!
©TU Chemnitz, 2006-2023
Your feedback:
Ad partners