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Webster 1913 Edition
Offset
Off′setˊ
,Noun.
In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something
; as: –1.
(Bot.)
A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of
Houseleek
. 2.
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.
3.
A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
4.
(Arch.)
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
. 5.
(Surv.)
A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or to some object.
6.
(Mech.)
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.
Offset staff
(Surv.)
, a rod, usually ten links long, used in measuring offsets.
Off-set′
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Offset
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Offsetting
.] 1.
To set off; to place over against; to balance;
as, to
. offset
one account or charge against another2.
To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.
Off′set
,Verb.
I.
(Printing)
To make an offset.
Webster 1828 Edition
Offset
OFF'SET
,Noun.
1.
A shoot; a sprout from the roots of a plant.2.
In surveying, a perpendicular let fall from the stationary lines to the hedge, fence or extremity of an inclosure.3.
In accounts, a sum, account or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent.[This is also written set-off.]
OFF'SET
,Verb.
T.