windage /ˈwɪndɪd͡ʒ/ noun5 •Exposure to the wind. •Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow. •The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot. •Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds. •(old-fashioned) A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow formswindages