Windage
/ˈwɪndɪdʒ/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Windage
noun
- Drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.
- The difference in diameter between the bore of a firearm and the shot.
- Horizontal adjustment of the sight of a firearm or bow.
- A contusion caused by a projectile that does not enter the skin, due to either compressed air or a glancing blow
- Exposure to the wind.
Anagrams of Windage
Letter Values
w4
i1
n1
d2
a1
g2
e1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Windage
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Windage"
Windage is a 7-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Windage" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "windage" is a medium-scoring word.