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windage

/ˈwɪn.dɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈwɪn.dɪdʒ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тормозящую силу трения воздуха о движущийся объект, зазор между снарядом и каналом ствола гладкоствольного орудия, воздействие ветра (например, часть корпуса судна, создающая сопротивление ветру), или отклонение снаряда из-за влияния ветра.

A noun referring to the retarding force of air friction on a moving object, the space between a projectile and the bore of a smoothbore gun, exposure to the wind (such as the part of a vessel's hull causing wind resistance), or the deflection of a projectile due to wind effects.

  1. Air friction on a moving objectC2formaltechnical

    The retarding force caused by air friction acting on an object as it moves through the atmosphere.

    ruСопротивление воздуха

    • The engineers calculated the windage to improve the car's fuel efficiency.
    • Windage significantly affects the trajectory of a long-range bullet.
    • High-speed trains are designed to minimize windage resistance.

    Synonymsdrag

  2. Space in a gun boreC2formaltechnical

    The gap between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the inner surface of the gun barrel.

    ruЗазор в канале ствола

    • The windage in the cannon allowed for easier loading but reduced accuracy.
    • Smoothbore muskets had significant windage, making them less precise.
    • Modern firearms minimize windage to improve projectile stability.

    Synonymsclearancewind

  3. Exposure to the windC2formaltechnical

    The part of a vessel's hull that is exposed to the wind, contributing to wind resistance.

    ruПарусность

    • The ship's windage caused it to drift off course during the storm.
    • Sailors adjusted the sails to compensate for the vessel's windage.
    • The hull's windage was reduced by lowering the deck height.
  4. Wind deflection of a projectileC2formaltechnical

    The deviation of a projectile's path caused by the effects of wind.

    ruВетровой снос

    • The sniper accounted for windage when aiming at the distant target.
    • Windage adjustments are crucial for accurate long-range shooting.
    • The artillery crew calculated the windage before firing the shell.

    Synonymsdrift

Forms
  • windages plural form
  • windages' possessive plural form
  • windage's possessive singular form