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Table :: Table (n.) A stringcourse which includes an offset; esp., a band of stone, or the like, set where an offset is required, so as to make it decorative. See Water table..

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

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

Tooth :: Tooth (n.) One of several steps, or offsets, in a tusk. See Tusk..

Offset :: Offset (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..

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

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

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

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

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.) 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..

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..

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

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

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

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

Setback :: Setback (n.) Offset, n., 4..

Skew :: Skew (n.) A stone at the foot of the slope of a gable, the offset of a buttress, or the like, cut with a sloping surface and with a check to receive the coping stones and retain them in place..

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

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