wind gauge

[ wind ]

noun

1. anemometer.
2. a scale on the rear sight of a rifle by which the sight is adjusted to correct for windage.

wind gauge

/ wɪnd /

noun

1. another name for anemometer
2. a scale on a gun sight indicating the amount of deflection necessary to allow for windage
3. music a device for measuring the wind pressure in the bellows of an organ

Word History and Origins

Origin of wind gauge¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

Doubtless in the near future there will be a rear elevating and wind-gauge sight for pistols and revolvers.

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Lateral sliding-bars or wind-gauge may be used on rear open sight, also any elevating front or rear open sight.

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The wind gauge is adjusted by means of the windage screw at the right front end of the base of the sight.

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No wind-gauge will help us to the science of its storms, no lead-line sound for us the depth of its divine and terrible serenity.

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The illustration on the opposite page shows the rear sight leaf (raised), the drift slide (E), and the wind gauge (F, L.).

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