A term used in referring to the horizontal distance from the face of the lock to the centerline of the cylinder, keyhole or knob hub On locks with beveled fronts, this distance is measured from the center of the lock edge On locks with rabbeted fronts it is measured from the lower step of the center of the lock face
(US term) In North American whiskeys, the alcohol-free liquid left at the bottom of the still and is added to both the Mash Tun and fermenter (or Washback) to ward off bacterial contamination Also known as thin stillage
If something sets you back a certain amount of money, it costs you that much money. In 1981 dinner for two in New York would set you back £5. see also setback. An offensive back who lines up behind the quarterback
If something sets you back or sets back a project or scheme, it causes a delay. It has set us back in so many respects that I'm not sure how long it will take for us to catch up There will be a risk of public protest that could set back reforms