Windage Definition

wĭndĭj
noun
The deflection of a projectile by the effects of the wind.
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The disturbance of air around a moving projectile.
Webster's New World
In aiming a gun, the degree of adjustment of the wind gauge to compensate for such deflection.
Webster's New World
The degree of this.
Webster's New World
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.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • wind exposure
  • wind deflection
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Other Word Forms of Windage

Noun

Singular:
windage
Plural:
windages

Origin of Windage

  • wind +"Ž -age

    From Wiktionary

Windage Sentence Examples

  • Each " man " in the target also holds a pennon for windage.

  • This is an amateur rifle scope giving clear night time vision together with an illuminated adjustable reticle, and standard windage and elevation control.

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

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

  • The NVRS also offers windage and elevation control and adjustable reticle brightness.

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Words Starting With

WWIWIN

Words Ending With

EGEAGE

Unscrambles

windage

Words Starting With W and Ending With E

Starts With W & Ends With EStarts With WI & Ends With EStarts With W & Ends With GE

Word Length

7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With W7 Letter Words Ending With E