a deflection of a projectile as a result of the effect of the wind
b.
the degree of such deflection
c.
the extent to which it is necessary to adjust the wind gauge of a gun sight in order to compensate for such deflection
2.
the difference between a firearm's bore and the diameter of its projectile
3. nautical
the exposed part of the hull of a vessel responsible for wind resistance
4.
the retarding force upon a rotating machine resulting from the drag of the air
windage in American English
(ˈwɪndɪdʒ)
noun
1.
the disturbance of air around a moving projectile
2.
a.
the deflection of a projectile by the effects of the wind
b.
the degree of this
c.
in aiming a gun, the degree of adjustment of the wind gauge to compensate for such deflection
3.
the space between the inside wall of the barrel of a firearm and its projectile, to allow for the expansion of gas in firing, as measured by the difference in diameters of the bore and projectile