English Explanatory Dictionary

windage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/

Word forms

windage windages

Etymology

From wind + -age.

Derived words

Kentucky windage Tennessee windage
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