windage.
Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
Meaning & usage
Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
Exposure to the wind.
Where this word comes from
From wind + -age.
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