Definition of Offset

Noun

  • structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
    - set back
  • a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber-blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper
    - offset printing
  • a natural consequence of development
  • a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
  • a compensating equivalent
  • the time at which something is supposed to begin
    "they got an early start"
    "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her"
    - get go - starting time

Verb

  • produce by offset printing
    "offset the conference proceedings"
  • create an offset in
    "offset a wall"
  • cause (printed matter) to transfer or smear onto another surface
  • make up for
    "His skills offset his opponent's superior strength"
    - set off
  • compensate for or counterbalance
    "offset deposits and withdrawals"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble offset

43 unscramble word found using the letters offset.
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