WINDAGE

/ˈwΙͺndΙͺdΚ’/
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W(4) I(1) N(1) D(2) A(1) G(2) E(1)
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Definition

/ˈwΙͺndΙͺdΚ’/
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.

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