wind deflection
1wind deflection — noun the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind • Syn: ↑windage • Hypernyms: ↑deflection, ↑deflexion, ↑bending …
2wind gauge — n. 1. ANEMOMETER 2. a graduated attachment on a gun sight for indicating the degree of deflection necessary to counteract windage …
3Wind turbine design — An example of a wind turbine, this 3 bladed turbine is the classic design of modern wind turbines Wind turbines History Design …
4geostrophic wind — wind blowing parallel to isobars because of deflection of the pressure gradient force by the Coriolis Force …
5Geostrophic wind — The geostrophic wind is the theoretical wind that would result from an exact balance between the Coriolis force and the pressure gradient force. This condition is called geostrophic balance. The geostrophic wind is directed parallel to isobars… …
6deflexion — noun 1. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent • Syn: ↑deflection, ↑refraction • Hypernyms: ↑bending, ↑bend 2. the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position • Syn: ↑ …
7windage — n. deflection of wind; adjustment made to allow for wind deflection; side of ship turned towards the wind; friction between a moving object and the air …
8bending — noun 1. movement that causes the formation of a curve • Syn: ↑bend • Hypernyms: ↑movement, ↑motion • Hyponyms: ↑deflection, ↑deflexion, ↑refraction …
9Honda CB1100F — Based on Honda s highly successful line of DOHC air cooled engines, the Honda CB1100F SuperSport was the last and arguably most desirable of the CB series. Available in the United States for only one year, 1983, the CB1100F came in two colors;… …
106.5x54mm Mannlicher-Schönauer — 6.5x54 Mannlicher Schönauer is a 6.55 mm (.260 cal.) rifle cartridge used in the Mannlicher Schönauer rifle. 6.5 mm bullets are typically known for their high ballistic coefficients and sectional density, which gives them great stability in… …
