Definition of drift

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Drift (v. t.) To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body..

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Turn :: Turn (n.) A pit sunk in some part of a drift.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance through which a current flows in a given time.
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Wood drifted or floated by water.
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
Afloat :: Afloat (adv. & a.) Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat..
Derelict :: Derelict (a.) Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful..
Broach :: Broach (n.) A straight tool with file teeth, made of steel, to be pressed through irregular holes in metal that cannot be dressed by revolving tools; a drift..
Driving :: Driving (n.) Tendency; drift.
Snowdrift :: Snowdrift (n.) A bank of drifted snow.
Score :: Score (n.) To mark with parallel lines or scratches; as, the rocks of New England and the Western States were scored in the drift epoch..
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) Same as Drift, 11..
Adrift :: Adrift (adv. & a.) Floating at random; in a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves. Also fig.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
Spooney :: Spoondrift (n.) Spray blown from the tops waves during a gale at sea; also, snow driven in the wind at sea; -- written also spindrift..
Driftless :: Driftless (a.) Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Fig.: Whatever is drifting or floating as on water.
Drifted :: Drifted (imp. & p. p.) of Drif.
Driftpin :: Driftpin (n.) A smooth drift. See Drift, n., 9..
Driftage :: Driftage (n.) Deviation from a ship's course due to leeway.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A tool used in driving down compactly the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework..
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