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

Cross-staff :: Cross-staff (n.) A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.

Set-off :: Set-off (n.) Same as Offset, n., 4..

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..

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..

Offset :: Offset (n.) A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given in exchange or retaliation; a set-off..

Offset :: Offset (n.) In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something.

Set-off :: Set-off (n.) See Offset, 7..

Offsetting :: Offsetting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Offse.

Step :: Step (v. i.) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs..

Redan :: Redan (n.) A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level..

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

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

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

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

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

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..

Tusk :: Tusk (n.) A projecting member like a tenon, and serving the same or a similar purpose, but composed of several steps, or offsets. Thus, in the illustration, a is the tusk, and each of the several parts, or offsets, is called a tooth..

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

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

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