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windage

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/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/ English

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noun

  1. Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
  2. The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
  3. Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
  4. 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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