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windage Definition

wind·age (win′dij)

noun

  1. the disturbance of air around a moving projectile
    1. the deflection of a projectile by the effects of the wind
    2. the degree of this
    3. in aiming a gun, the degree of adjustment of the wind gauge to compensate for such deflection
  3. the space between the inside wall of the barrel of a firearm and its projectile, to allow for the expansion of gas in firing, as measured by the difference in diameters of the bore and projectile
  4. the part of a ship's surface exposed to the wind

windage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • reduce: The manufacturing practices introduced by the Cannon Company reduced the windage considerably.

Adjective modifier

  • low: This suggests that I want a boat with a reserve of secondary stability and a low windage for longer trips.

Modifies a noun

  • adjustment: Targets can be thrown up to 100 meters with the added advantage of built in windage adjustment.