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Pronunciation : Off"set`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Off + set. Cf. Set-off.]
Definition : Defn: In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: --

1. (Bot.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Off*set"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 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.

t. [imp. & p. p. Offset; p. pr. & vb. n. Offsetting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Off"set
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To make an offset.

i. (Printing)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913