ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: throw off
1. : an act or instance of throwing off ; specifically : the start of a hunt
2. : something that is thrown off
3. : something that throws off: as
a.
(1) : a device in a printing press for suspending impression without stopping the machine
(2) : an automatic device in a machine tool to stop the feed
b. : derail
4. : the amount of cash generated by the operation of a business