set-ups
Rigged situations beforehand
Set-ups is the plural of set-up, which has several related meanings.
A set-up is an arrangement or configuration: the set-up of the sound system took hours.
It can be a scheme to frame or deceive someone: The whole thing was a set-up—he never stole anything.
In dating contexts, a set-up is an arranged introduction between potential romantic partners.
In comedy, set-ups are the lines that precede punchlines.
Arrangement of parts
- preparationArranging things in advance
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- positioningArranging in specific locations
assembly · layout · installation · rigging · mounting · calibration · alignment · adjustment
Connected parts forming whole
- rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
- apparatusEquipment for a task
- gearToothed wheel or belongings
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
installation · workstation · studio · configuration · hardware · console · station · turntable
Arranging romantic connections
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- fix-upRepair or romantic arrangement
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- pairingJoining two together
connection · wingman · meeting · networking · icebreaker · mixer
Standing posture or viewpoint
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- addressSpeak to formally
- formShape or document
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
grip · posture · preparation · approach · backswing · routine · tee · crouch
Humor's final delivery
- jokeHumorous statement seeking laughter
- timingArt of choosing moments
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
premise · payoff · bit · gag · routine · one-liner · callback · anticipation
Device for catching animals
- frameSupporting outer structure
- conArgument against
- stingSharp wound from insect
- entrapmentDefense against induced criminality
deception · manipulation · ambush · conspiracy · double-cross · betrayal · plant · frameup
configuration
Arrangement of parts
- preparationArranging things in advance
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- stagingPreparing for presentation
positioning · assembly · layout · installation · rigging · mounting · calibration · alignment · adjustment · tuning
system
Connected parts forming whole
kit · installation · workstation · studio · configuration · hardware · console · station · turntable · speakers
matchmaking
Arranging romantic connections
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- fix-upRepair or romantic arrangement
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
pairing · connection · wingman · meeting · networking · icebreaker · mixer
stance
Standing posture or viewpoint
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- addressSpeak to formally
- formShape or document
alignment · grip · posture · preparation · approach · backswing · routine · tee · crouch · windup
punchline
Humor's final delivery
buildup · premise · payoff · bit · gag · routine · one-liner · callback · anticipation · misdirection
trap
Device for catching animals
entrapment · deception · manipulation · ambush · conspiracy · double-cross · betrayal · plant · frameup · scam
set-upscoincidences
Unplanned corresponding occurrences
happenstance · accidents · flukes · serendipity · surprises
set-upstear-downs
Structures meant for demolition
dismantlings · breakdowns · deconstructions · removals · packings