(nautical) To cause the land to appear lower by receding from it.

(historical) A kind of early sofa-bed, one that can be converted into a bench when not in use.

plural of settle bed

Synonym of even the score

Synonym of revenge

To bring (an argument, etc.) to a peaceful but resigned conclusion.

(idiomatic) To physically or verbally subdue someone.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of settle someone's hash

present participle of settle someone's hash

Alternative form of put one's affairs in order