Definition of drift

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Drift (n.) A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles..

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Driftwind :: Driftwind (n.) A driving wind; a wind that drives snow, sand, etc., into heaps..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The difference between the size of a bolt and the hole into which it is driven, or between the circumference of a hoop and that of the mast on which it is to be driven..
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift..
Face :: Face (n.) The end or wall of the tunnel, drift, or excavation, at which work is progressing or was last done..
Streamed :: Stream (n.) Current; drift; tendency; series of tending or moving causes; as, the stream of opinions or manners..
Driftpin :: Driftpin (n.) A smooth drift. See Drift, n., 9..
Tenor :: Tenor (n.) That course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding.
Dune :: Dune (n.) A low hill of drifting sand usually formed on the coats, but often carried far inland by the prevailing winds..
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) A common way, road, or path, for driving cattle..
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..
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body..
Anchorless :: Anchorless (a.) Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The place in a deep-waisted vessel where the sheer is raised and the rail is cut off, and usually terminated with a scroll, or driftpiece..
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Fig.: Whatever is drifting or floating as on water.
Level :: Level (n.) A horizontal passage, drift, or adit, in a mine..
Drivebolt :: Drivebolt (n.) A drift; a tool for setting bolts home.
Drift :: Drift (n.) That which is driven, forced, or urged along.
Drifted :: Drifted (imp. & p. p.) of Drif.
Strang :: Strand (v. i.) To drift, or be driven, on shore to run aground; as, the ship stranded at high water..
Driftless :: Driftless (a.) Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
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