English dictionary

windage

/'w/I/nd/I//dZ/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the retarding force of air friction on a moving object

noun.phenomenon

Source: WordNet 3.0
the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun

noun.attribute

Source: WordNet 3.0
exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance)

noun.attribute

Synonyms wind exposure

Source: WordNet 3.0
the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind

noun.attribute

Synonyms wind deflection

Source: WordNet 3.0
The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.

noun

Source: webster1913