well-set

/wɛl sɛt/
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Definitions of well-set
  1. adjective
    strongly and firmly constructed
    “"a sailor short but well-set"- Alexander Hamilton”
    synonyms: well-knit
    strong
    having strength or power greater than average or expected
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