SETBACKS

8 letters 16 Scrabble points

Definition of SETBACKS

noun
  1. An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)

    "After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."

  2. The required distance between a structure and a road.

  3. A step-like recession in a wall.

    "Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S E T B A C K S
Length 8 letters
Scrabble Score 16 points

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