wind-gauge rear sight

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• wind gauge — wind′ gauge [[t]wɪnd[/t]] n. 1) mer anemometer 2) a scale on the rear sight of a rifle by which the sight is adjusted to correct for windage • Etymology: 1645–55 …   From formal English to slang

• wind gauge — /wind/ 1. anemometer. 2. a scale on the rear sight of a rifle by which the sight is adjusted to correct for windage. [1645 55] * * * …   Universalium

• wind gauge — noun a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind • Syn: ↑anemometer, ↑wind gage • Derivationally related forms: ↑anemometric (for: ↑anemometer), ↑anemometrical (for …   Useful english dictionary

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