Definition of offset

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Offset (n.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off..

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Scarcement :: Scarcement (n.) An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing..
Set-off :: Set-off (n.) See Offset, 7..
Cross :: Cross (n.) An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.
Offset :: Offset (v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another..
Table :: Table (n.) A stringcourse which includes an offset; esp., a band of stone, or the like, set where an offset is required, so as to make it decorative. See Water table..
Offset :: Offset (v. i.) To make an offset.
Offset :: Offset (n.) A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering or upper surface of a part built out from it; -- called also set-off..
Set-off :: Set-off (n.) That which is set off against another thing; an offset.
Redan :: Redan (n.) A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level..
Offset :: Offset (n.) An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but nearly parallel, with the rest; the part thus bent aside..
Tooth :: Tooth (n.) One of several steps, or offsets, in a tusk. See Tusk..
Set-off :: Set-off (n.) Same as Offset, n., 4..
Offsetting :: Offsetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Offse.
Offset :: Offset (n.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object..
Skew :: Skew (n.) A stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, or the like, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place..
Offset :: Offset (n.) In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something.
Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.
Redeem :: Redeem (v. t.) To pay the penalty of; to make amends for; to serve as an equivalent or offset for; to atone for; to compensate; as, to redeem an error..
Stepper :: Stepped (a.) Provided with a step or steps; having a series of offsets or parts resembling the steps of stairs; as, a stepped key..
Offset :: Offset (n.) A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
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