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What is an offense?

What is an offense? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. The act of offending:
    1. a crime or sin
    2. an affront, insult or injury.
  2. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
  3. (team sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.
  4. (team sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.
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When we adjusted our defense to be waiting for them, they readjusted their offense.
The offense still is one of the league's best with WRs Ed McCaffrey and Rod Smith having banner seasons.
To prevent further adventuring, these emperors made it a capital offense to build a boat with more than two masts.
If the defense is active and moves from one side of the offense to the other quickly, it can be confusing to the offensive players teammates.
The crocodile had mounted an offense and taken the body of a native, crushing him in its jaws.
If the coaches are stubborn enough to force a balance, the offense again will be one of the NFL's best.

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