dead-set

Noun

dead-set noun

1. The 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. A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.“to be at a dead set”
3. (by extension) A determined effort.“I might not graduate first in my class, but I'll make a dead set at it.”

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Adjective

dead-set adjective

1. Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.“If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.”
2. Complete and utter; total.“He is a dead set fool.”