Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of windage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

windage

Pronunciation:/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/

noun

Definitions

  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