windage
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/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/
English
Definitions
noun
- Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
- The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
- Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
- A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
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Synonyms
wind deflectionwind exposuredeath wobblewashoutwheelspinwinchingdamper windingwindblockerwindshaftwetted areabackwashwindfallwindlacewindlesswinderbackwind