windage

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Scrabble points
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/

Definition of windage

5 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
  2. (uncountable, usually)The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
  3. (uncountable, usually)Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
  4. (dated, uncountable, usually)A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
  5. (uncountable, usually)Exposure to the wind.

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Etymology

From wind + -age.

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