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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..

Offset :: Offset (n.) A spur from a range of hills or mountains.

Counterclaim :: Counterclaim (n.) A claim made by a person as an offset to a claim made on him.

Offset :: Offset (v. i.) To make 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..

Setback :: Setback (n.) Offset, n., 4..

Set-off :: Set-off (n.) That which is set off against another thing; an offset.

Cross :: Cross (n.) An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.

Offset :: Offset (imp. & p. p.) of Offse.

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..

Scarcement :: Scarcement (n.) An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing..

Offset :: Offset (n.) A more or less distinct transfer of a printed page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are pressed together before the ink is dry or when it is poor..

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 (v. t.) To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another..

Offset :: Offset (v. t.) To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc..

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..

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 (n.) A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object..

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