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Noun

1. 1
   Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind wordnet
3. 3
   The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance) wordnet
5. 5
   Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow. uncountable, usually

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6. 6
   the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun wordnet
7. 7
   A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow dated, uncountable, usually
8. 8
   the retarding force of air friction on a moving object wordnet
9. 9
   Exposure to the wind. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

wind deflectionwind exposure

Etymology

From wind + -age.