Windage

[windidʒ]

(noun.) the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind.

(noun.) exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance).

(noun.) the space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun.

(noun.) the retarding force of air friction on a moving object.

Editor: Martin--From WordNet

(n.) The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.

(n.) The sudden compression of the air caused by a projectile in passing close to another body.

Typed by Lisa