# windage

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #94,440

## Definitions
1. Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
2. The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
3. Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
4. A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
5. Exposure to the wind.

## Etymology
From wind + -age.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/windage