OFFSET

Definitions for the word, offset

(imp. & p. p.) of 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.

(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.

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

(n.) A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.

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

(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.

(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.

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

(v. i.) To make an offset.

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

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