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wind deflection

wind deflection

7.5
Sideways movement of a flying object when wind pushes it
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : desviación del viento
  • The sniper calculated the wind deflection before taking his shot.

Examples

  • The accuracy of artillery is greatly affected by wind deflection over long distances.

  • Understanding wind deflection is crucial for archers.

  • Pilots must account for wind deflection when planning their approach.

  • The wind deflection was significant during the race.

  • Pilots must account for wind deflection when planning their approach to ensure accurate landings.

  • The accuracy of artillery is greatly affected by wind deflection, especially when shooting at long-range targets.

  • Before taking his shot, the sniper carefully calculated the wind deflection to increase his chances of success.

Synonyms

windage
vswind deflection
  • Specialized
9.9

Sideways movement of a bullet or shell caused by wind

is a descriptive phrase focusing on sideways deviation caused by wind

How Far

wind deflection
  • Specialized
7.5
deflection
4 6.0

Surface Forms

wind deflection singular
wind deflections plural

Morphology

wind + deflection

The noun-noun composition is fully compositional: 'wind' (air movement) modifies 'deflection' (a change of course), so the meaning 'a deviation caused by the wind' is directly derivable from the parts. This is a common modifier pattern found cross-linguistically and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.

Etymology

Wind deflection comes from the simple image of the wind pushing a moving object and causing a deflection, a turn to the side. So when a bullet, shell, or plane is pushed 'off course' by the wind, that 'sideways deviation' is called wind deflection.