windage

noun

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Exposure to the wind.