Definition of windage
English to English noun - the retarding force of air friction on a moving object
source: WordNet 3.0 - the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun
source: WordNet 3.0 - exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance)
source: WordNet 3.0 - the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind
source: WordNet 3.0 - The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.
source: Webster 1913
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windage, wind gage, wind gauge, windas, wantage, windaus, windhoek, windows, window sash, windsock, wends, wind sock, wendic, wendy house, wyandots
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