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windage [ˈwɪndɪdʒ] n
1. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a. a deflection of a projectile as a result of the effect of the wind b. the degree of such deflection c. the extent to which it is necessary to adjust the wind gauge of a gun sight in order to compensate for such deflection 2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the difference between a firearm's bore and the diameter of its projectile 3. (Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical the exposed part of the hull of a vessel responsible for wind resistance 4. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) the retarding force upon a rotating machine resulting from the drag of the air ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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The piece once cast, it must be bored with great precision, so as to preclude any possible windage. Despite the fact that by his manoeuvre the Arangi had been hove to, he knew that windage and sea-driftage would quickly send her away from the swimming puppy. "Seven yards windage, Hal," said one, whose hair was streaked with gray. |
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