windage

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/

Noun

uncountable usually dated

(automotive) Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds. / (ballistics) The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.

Japanese Meaning

（自動車工学）高速で回転している際、オイルパンからオイルがはね出すことによりクランクシャフトに生じる抵抗力。 / （弾道学）銃身の穴径と弾丸の直径との間の差異。

What is this buttons?

During the dyno test, the mechanic noticed that excessive windage was costing the engine several horsepower at high revs.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ダイノテスト中、整備士は、サンプからオイルがはねてクランクシャフトにかかる過剰な抵抗が高回転時にエンジンの数馬力を失わせていることに気付いた。

Details

Sense（1）

(automotive) Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Sense（2）

(ballistics) The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.

Sense（3）

(ballistics) Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.

Sense（4）

Sense（5）

(chiefly nautical) Exposure to the wind.

windages

（ plural ）

Details

windage

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Download the app!

windage

Dictionary quizzes to help you remember the meaning

Login / Sign up

Login

──── or ────

Sign up

──── or ────

Download the app!