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Windage

noun
/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/
Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounDrag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
2.nounThe difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
3.nounHorizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
4.nounA contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
5.nounExposure to the wind.

Synonyms

wind deflectionwind exposuredeath wobblewashoutwheelspinwinchingdamper windingwindblockerwindshaftwetted areabackwashwindfall

Rhymes With

brundagebrundidge
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