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 (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.
Score :: Score (n.) To mark with parallel lines or scratches; as, the rocks of New England and the Western States were scored in the drift epoch..
Drift :: Drift (n.) A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles..
Driftpiece :: Driftpiece (n.) An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail..
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 (n.) The distance to which a vessel is carried off from her desired course by the wind, currents, or other causes..
Snowdrift :: Snowdrift (n.) A bank of drifted snow.
Drift :: Drift (a.) That causes drifting or that is drifted; movable by wind or currents; as, drift currents; drift ice; drift mud..
Adrift :: Adrift (adv. & a.) Floating at random; in a drifting condition; at the mercy of wind and waves. Also fig.
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
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..
Drift :: Drift (v. t.) To drive into heaps; as, a current of wind drifts snow or sand..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
Tone :: Tone (n.) Tenor; character; spirit; drift; as, the tone of his remarks was commendatory..
Leeway :: Leeway (n.) The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
Preglacial :: Preglacial (a.) Prior to the glacial or drift period.
Tendency :: Tendency (n.) Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or result; drift; causal or efficient influence to bring about an effect or result..
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) A common way, road, or path, for driving cattle..
Driving :: Driving (n.) Tendency; drift.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A mass of matter which has been driven or forced onward together in a body, or thrown together in a heap, etc., esp. by wind or water; as, a drift of snow, of ice, of sand, and the like..
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