Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

windage

/ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.01 in modern English

Syllables
windage
IPA
/ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Uncountable

noun

The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.

Uncountable

noun

Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.

Uncountable

noun

A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow

Dated; Uncountable

noun

Exposure to the wind.

Uncountable

Etymology

From wind + -age.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

windages (plural)

Phrases

Kentucky windage Tennessee windage

Synonyms

wind deflection wind exposure

Questions

How do you pronounce windage?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/.
What does windage mean?
Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
Where does windage come from?
From wind + -age.

How to pronounce windage

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