windages

[US]/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/
[UK]/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the effect of wind on an object; the space between the projectile and the barrel in a firearm; the amount of correction needed for wind when aiming; deviation caused by wind; pressure injury due to air pressure

Phrases & Collocations

windage adjustment

windage factor

windage error

windage compensation

windage measurement

windage setting

windage influence

windage calculation

windage drift

windage effect

Example Sentences

the windage of the bullet affected its trajectory.

adjusting for windage is crucial in long-range shooting.

the engineer calculated the windage for the new design.

he learned to compensate for windage while flying.

the windage adjustment made a noticeable difference.

understanding windage is essential for competitive shooters.

she noted the windage before taking her shot.

windage can vary significantly based on weather conditions.

the sniper adjusted his scope for windage.

he practiced calculating windage during his training.

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