What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

windage

Wind vs Windage - What's the difference?

wind | windage |


As nouns the difference between wind and windage

is that wind is real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As a verb wind

is to blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

Projectile vs Windage - What's the difference?

projectile | windage |


As nouns the difference between projectile and windage

is that projectile is an object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As an adjective projectile

is projecting or impelling forward.

Contusion vs Windage - What's the difference?

contusion | windage |


As nouns the difference between contusion and windage

is that contusion is a wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken; often having broken blood vessels and discolouration while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Sight vs Windage - What's the difference?

sight | windage |


As nouns the difference between sight and windage

is that sight is the ability to see while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As a verb sight

is to register visually.

Adjustment vs Windage - What's the difference?

adjustment | windage |


As nouns the difference between adjustment and windage

is that adjustment is a small change; a minor correction; a modification while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Shot vs Windage - What's the difference?

shot | windage |


As nouns the difference between shot and windage

is that shot is the result of launching a projectile or bullet while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As an adjective shot

is worn out or broken.

As a verb shot

is past tense of shoot.

As an interjection shot

is thank you.

Firearm vs Windage - What's the difference?

firearm | windage |


As nouns the difference between firearm and windage

is that firearm is a personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a metal (usually lead) projectile while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Bore vs Windage - What's the difference?

bore | windage |


As nouns the difference between bore and windage

is that bore is a hole drilled or milled through something while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As a verb bore

is (to inspire boredom) To inspire boredom in somebody.

Diameter vs Windage - What's the difference?

diameter | windage |


As nouns the difference between diameter and windage

is that diameter is any straight line between two points on the circumference of a circle that passes through the centre/center of the circle while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

Sump vs Windage - What's the difference?

sump | windage |


In automotive terms the difference between sump and windage

is that sump is the crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As nouns the difference between sump and windage

is that sump is a hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink while windage is drag on the crankshaft caused by oil splashing out of the sump when rotating at high speeds.

As a verb sump

is of a cave passage, to end in a sump, or to fill completely with water on occasion.

Pages