offsets
plural of offset
offsets
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of offset
• set-offs, setoffs, sets off
Source: Wiktionary
Off"set`, n. Etym: [Off + set. Cf. Set-off.]
Definition: In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: --
1. (Bot.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: 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.)
Definition: 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.
7. (Print.)
Definition: 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. Offset staff (Surv.), a rod, usually ten links long, used in measuring offsets.
Off*set", v. 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 another.
2. To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.
Off"set, v. i. (Printing)
Definition: To make an offset.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
6 November 2024
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