windage (n.)

  1. the retarding force of air friction on a moving object

  2. the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun

  3. exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessels hull which is responsible for wind resistance)

    [ Syn: wind exposure ]

  4. the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind

    [ Syn: wind deflection ]

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