Definition of drift

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Drift (n.) The distance to which a vessel is carried off from her desired course by the wind, currents, or other causes..

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Drift :: Drift (a.) That causes drifting or that is drifted; movable by wind or currents; as, drift currents; drift ice; drift mud..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.
Adit :: Adit (n.) An entrance or passage. Specifically: The nearly horizontal opening by which a mine is entered, or by which water and ores are carried away; -- called also drift and tunnel..
Driftpin :: Driftpin (n.) A smooth drift. See Drift, n., 9..
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) Same as Drift, 11..
Turn :: Turn (n.) A pit sunk in some part of a drift.
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..
Driftage :: Driftage (n.) Deviation from a ship's course due to leeway.
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Wood drifted or floated by water.
Float :: Float (n.) To move quietly or gently on the water, as a raft; to drift along; to move or glide without effort or impulse on the surface of a fluid, or through the air..
Wall :: Wall (n.) The side of a level or drift.
Driftweed :: Driftweed (n.) Seaweed drifted to the shore by the wind.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A driving; a violent movement.
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..
Driftless :: Driftless (a.) Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
Run :: Run (n.) The horizontal distance to which a drift may be carried, either by license of the proprietor of a mine or by the nature of the formation; also, the direction which a vein of ore or other substance takes..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
Gurt :: Gurt (n.) A gutter or channel for water, hewn out of the bottom of a working drift..
Drift :: Drift (v. i.) to make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect.
Derelict :: Derelict (a.) Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful..
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