windage

Noun

 * 1)  Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
 * 2)  The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
 * 3)  Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
 * 4)  A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
 * 5)  Exposure to the wind.

Derived terms

 * Kentucky windage
 * Tennessee windage