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SET
Current or eddies that are not flowing in the natural direction. An opposite current or eddy that tends to counteract the forward movement of a tow or vessel. (TNDOT1)
Deviation from normal current flow, caused by some obstruction such as pier, wall, sandbar, etc. For example, current set above some lock approaches due to flow of water through dam gates. (TNDOT1)
A sideways movement of the tow caused by the current or wind. The set of the tow can be very important when the tow meets another tow in close quarters. (TNDOT1)
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