"Tennessee windage" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Tennessee windage (uncountable)
  1. (US, slang) An adjustment made by a shooter to correct for wind (or motion of the target) by aiming at a point horizontal to the target's position in the sight rather than by adjusting the sight to compensate. Tags: US, slang, uncountable Synonyms: Kentucky windage Related terms: Arkansas elevation
    Sense id: en-Tennessee_windage-en-noun-DSs67FRD Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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