offset tool
[/ˈɔfˌsɛt tuːl/]
nounpl: offset tools
ferramenta de deslocamento / ferramenta de desvio
1. A tool or function used in design, engineering, or software to create a parallel copy or duplicate at a specified distance from an original object or line
The architect used an offset tool to create a parallel wall line 5 meters away from the original.
O arquiteto usou a ferramenta de deslocamento para criar uma linha de parede paralela a 5 metros do original.
2. In printing, a tool or technique that transfers an image from one surface to another indirectly
The offset tool in the printing machine ensures even distribution of ink.
A ferramenta de deslocamento na máquina de impressão garante distribuição uniforme de tinta.
3. In machining, a cutting tool with an angled or bent design to reach difficult areas
The machinist selected an offset tool to cut the inner corner precisely.
O maquinista selecionou uma ferramenta de deslocamento para cortar o canto interno com precisão.
This is primarily technical terminology used in Brazil and Portugal in engineering, CAD design, printing, and machining industries. In both countries, professionals often use the English term 'offset tool' directly, especially in software documentation and technical manuals. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and is specific to professional and technical contexts.
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