windage
Meanings
- the retarding force of air friction on a moving object
- the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun
- exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance)
- the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind
- WINDAGE n pl. -S the effect of the wind (air in natural motion) on a projectile
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 14
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