Definition of drift

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

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Dune :: Dune (n.) A low hill of drifting sand usually formed on the coats, but often carried far inland by the prevailing winds..
Tunnel :: Tunnel (n. .) A level passage driven across the measures, or at right angles to veins which it is desired to reach; -- distinguished from the drift, or gangway, which is led along the vein when reached by the tunnel..
Wall :: Wall (n.) The side of a level or drift.
Drift :: Drift (n.) In South Africa, a ford in a river..
Tide :: Tide (n.) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
Gurt :: Gurt (n.) A gutter or channel for water, hewn out of the bottom of a working drift..
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
Univocal :: Univocal (n.) Having always the same drift or tenor; uniform; certain; regular.
Scope :: Scope (n.) That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object..
Gallery :: Gallery (a.) A working drift or level.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A tool used in driving down compactly the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework..
Jet :: "Jet (n.) Drift; scope; range, as of an argument..
Drift :: Drift (n.) A passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel.
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) A common way, road, or path, for driving cattle..
Crab :: Crab (v. i.) To drift sidewise or to leeward, as a vessel..
Drift :: Drift (v. i.) To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps; as, snow or sand drifts..
Driftage :: Driftage (n.) Anything that drifts.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance through which a current flows in a given time.
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 (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
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