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wind gauge
[ wind ]
/ wɪnd /
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noun
a scale on the rear sight of a rifle by which the sight is adjusted to correct for windage.
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Origin of wind gauge
First recorded in 1645–55
Words nearby wind gauge
windfarm, windflaw, windflower, windgall, wind gap, wind gauge, wind generator, Windham, wind harp, Windhoek, windhover
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British Dictionary definitions for wind gauge
wind gauge
/ (wɪnd) /
noun
another name for anemometer (def. 1)
a scale on a gun sight indicating the amount of deflection necessary to allow for windage
music a device for measuring the wind pressure in the bellows of an organ
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