offcut vs remnant

offcut

• A piece that has been cut off of a larger piece when not needed; surplus. 

• To cut off. 

• Cut off. 

• Excess; surplus. 

remnant

• An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc. 

• The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt. 

• The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.