Windage — synonyms, definition

1. windage (Noun)

wind deflection wind exposure

windage (Noun) — The retarding force of air friction on a moving object.

windage (Noun) — The space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun.

windage (Noun) — Exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance).

windage (Noun) — The deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind.

bending deflection deflexion diam diameter drag exposure retarding force