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1. windage
noun. exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -age (English)
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. windage
noun. the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -age (English)
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. windage
noun. the retarding force of air friction on a moving object.
Synonyms
Etymology
- -age (English)
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. windage
noun. the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -age (English)
- -age (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- wind (English)
- windan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with windage
1. Noun, singular or mass
If it hit to the left, turn the windage dial a quarter turn to the left, and if it hit to the right, turn it a quarter turn to the right.
2. Adjective
Adjust the side knob (windage knob) to the "R" (clockwise) direction if the rifle shoots to the left of the bull's-eye by one click at a time.
