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Meaning of word windage from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : The retarding force of air friction on a moving object.

Meaning : The space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun.

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

Synonyms : wind exposure

Meaning : The deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind.

Synonyms : wind deflection

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Of or concerning the theory of pragmatism.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

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Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

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Give, sell, or transfer to another.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

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The amount a salary is increased.

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(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

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Destroy completely.