Definition of drift

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Drift (n.) The distance between the two blocks of a tackle.

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Gurt :: Gurt (n.) A gutter or channel for water, hewn out of the bottom of a working drift..
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..
Afloat :: Afloat (adv. & a.) Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat..
Streamed :: Stream (n.) Current; drift; tendency; series of tending or moving causes; as, the stream of opinions or manners..
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift..
Driftwind :: Driftwind (n.) A driving wind; a wind that drives snow, sand, etc., into heaps..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance through which a current flows in a given time.
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..
Drift :: Drift (n.) A tool used in driving down compactly the composition contained in a rocket, or like firework..
Drift :: Drift (v. i.) To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps; as, snow or sand drifts..
Leeway :: Leeway (n.) The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
Drifting :: Drifting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Drif.
Driftless :: Driftless (a.) Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
Wall :: Wall (n.) The side of a level or drift.
Preglacial :: Preglacial (a.) Prior to the glacial or drift period.
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) A common way, road, or path, for driving cattle..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The tendency of an act, argument, course of conduct, or the like; object aimed at or intended; intention; hence, also, import or meaning of a sentence or discourse; aim..
Drifty :: Drifty (a.) Full of drifts; tending to form drifts, as snow, and the like..
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body..
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) Same as Drift, 11..
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