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There are 4 meanings of the word
Windages.
Windages - as a noun
The retarding force of air friction on a moving object
The space between the projectile of a smoothbore gun and the surface of the bore of the gun
Exposure to the wind (as the exposed part of a vessel's hull which is responsible for wind resistance)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wind exposureThe deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wind deflectionExample Sentences
"The winds were unpredictable, causing the ship's windages to constantly shift."
"The pilot adjusted the aircraft's windages to maintain stability in the storm."
"The windages on the wind turbines spun rapidly, generating electricity."
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Is WINDAGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, windages is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
WINDAGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is WINDAGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, windages is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordWINDAGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is WINDAGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, windages is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordWINDAGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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