Definition of drift

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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.

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Drift :: Drift (n.) In South Africa, a ford in a river..
Eschar :: Eschar (n.) In Ireland, one of the continuous mounds or ridges of gravelly and sandy drift which extend for many miles over the surface of the country. Similar ridges in Scotland are called kames or kams..
Jet :: "Jet (n.) Drift; scope; range, as of an argument..
Sand :: Sand (v. t.) To bury (oysters) beneath drifting sand or mud.
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
Tenor :: Tenor (n.) That course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding.
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..
Club :: Club (v. i.) To drift in a current with an anchor out.
Driftpiece :: Driftpiece (n.) An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail..
Glacialist :: Glacialist (n.) One who attributes the phenomena of the drift, in geology, to glaciers..
Drifting :: Drifting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Drif.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance through which a current flows in a given time.
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body..
Drift :: Drift (n.) A slightly tapered tool of steel for enlarging or shaping a hole in metal, by being forced or driven into or through it; a broach..
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..
Univocal :: Univocal (n.) Having always the same drift or tenor; uniform; certain; regular.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
Driftage :: Driftage (n.) Anything that drifts.
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Fig.: Whatever is drifting or floating as on water.
Anchorless :: Anchorless (a.) Without an anchor or stay. Hence: Drifting; unsettled.
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