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Windage
n.
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The difference between the diameter of the bore of a gun and that of the shot fired from it.
Windage
n.
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The sudden compression of the air caused by a projectile in passing close to another body.
Windas
n.
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See 3d Windlass.
Windbore
n.
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The lower, or bottom, pipe in a lift of pumps in a mine.
Windbound
a.
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prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound.
Wind-break
v. t.
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To break the wind of; to cause to lose breath; to exhaust.
Wind-break
n.
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A clump of trees serving for a protection against the force of wind.
Wind-broken
a.
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Having the power of breathing impaired by the rupture, dilatation, or running together of air cells of the lungs, so that while the inspiration is by one effort, the expiration is by two; affected with pulmonary emphysema or with heaves; -- said of a horse.
Winder
n.
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One who, or that which, winds; hence, a creeping or winding plant.
Winder
n.
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An apparatus used for winding silk, cotton, etc., on spools, bobbins, reels, or the like.
Winder
n.
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One in a flight of steps which are curved in plan, so that each tread is broader at one end than at the other; -- distinguished from flyer.
Winder
v. t. & i.
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To fan; to clean grain with a fan.
Winder
n.
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A blow taking away the breath.
Winder
v. i.
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To wither; to fail.
Windfall
n.
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Anything blown down or off by the wind, as fruit from a tree, or the tree itself, or a portion of a forest prostrated by a violent wind, etc.
Windfall
n.
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An unexpected legacy, or other gain.
Windfallen
a.
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Blown down by the wind.
Wind-fertilized
a.
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Anemophilous; fertilized by pollen borne by the wind.
Windflower
n.
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The anemone; -- so called because formerly supposed to open only when the wind was blowing. See Anemone.
Windgall
n.
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A soft tumor or synovial swelling on the fetlock joint of a horse; -- so called from having formerly been supposed to contain air.
Windhover
n.
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The kestrel; -- called also windbibber, windcuffer, windfanner.
Windiness
n.
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The quality or state of being windy or tempestuous; as, the windiness of the weather or the season.
Windiness
n.
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Fullness of wind; flatulence.
Windiness
n.
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Tendency to generate wind or gas; tendency to produce flatulence; as, the windiness of vegetables.
Windiness
n.
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Tumor; puffiness.
Winding
n.
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A call by the boatswain's whistle.
Winding
a.
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Twisting from a direct line or an even surface; circuitous.
Winding
n.
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A turn or turning; a bend; a curve; flexure; meander; as, the windings of a road or stream.
Winding
n.
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A line- or ribbon-shaped material (as wire, string, or bandaging) wound around an object; as, the windings (conducting wires) wound around the armature of an electric motor or generator.
Windingly
adv.
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In a winding manner.