1. the deflection of a projectile caused by wind
Usage: ballistics; military
2. the difference between the diameter of a projectile and the bore of the firearm
Usage: firearms; technical
3. the influence of wind on the movement of an aircraft or ship
Usage: aviation; nautical

Examples

• The sniper calculated the windages before taking the shot.
• Different ammunition requires adjustments for varying windages.
• The pilot compensated for windages during the crosswind landing.
• Artillery crews must account for windages at long distances.
• The rifle’s windages were measured precisely by the gunsmith.
• Naval officers studied windages to improve their navigation accuracy.