windage (2 synonym found)

Windage has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for windage are wind deflection, wind exposure. Another word for windage is wind deflection. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for windage?

A common synonym for windage is wind deflection. Other synonyms include wind exposure.

How many synonyms does windage have?

Windage has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does windage mean?

(n): (ballistics) Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.

Definition of windage:

(n) : (ballistics) Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
(n) : (ballistics) The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
(n) : (chiefly nautical) Exposure to the wind.
(n) : (automotive) Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
(n) : (medicine, dated) 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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Definition of windage:

(n) : (ballistics) Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
(n) : (ballistics) The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
(n) : (chiefly nautical) Exposure to the wind.
(n) : (automotive) Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
(n) : (medicine, dated) 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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