Definition of drift

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Drift (v. t.) To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift..

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Drive :: Drive (n.) In type founding and forging, an impression or matrix, formed by a punch drift..
Driftpiece :: Driftpiece (n.) An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail..
Snowdrift :: Snowdrift (n.) A bank of drifted snow.
Driftwind :: Driftwind (n.) A driving wind; a wind that drives snow, sand, etc., into heaps..
Dune :: Dune (n.) A low hill of drifting sand usually formed on the coats, but often carried far inland by the prevailing winds..
Tone :: Tone (n.) Tenor; character; spirit; drift; as, the tone of his remarks was commendatory..
Driving :: Driving (n.) Tendency; drift.
Boulder :: Boulder (n.) A mass of any rock, whether rounded or not, that has been transported by natural agencies from its native bed. See Drift..
Driftless :: Driftless (a.) Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
Wall :: Wall (n.) The side of a level or drift.
Sand :: Sand (v. t.) To bury (oysters) beneath drifting sand or mud.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A driving; a violent movement.
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.) That which is driven, forced, or urged along.
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 deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles..
Face :: Face (n.) The end or wall of the tunnel, drift, or excavation, at which work is progressing or was last done..
Driftbolt :: Driftbolt (n.) A bolt for driving out other bolts.
Drift :: Drift (v. i.) To float or be driven along by, or as by, a current of water or air; as, the ship drifted astern; a raft drifted ashore; the balloon drifts slowly east..
Tenor :: Tenor (n.) That course of thought which holds on through a discourse; the general drift or course of thought; purport; intent; meaning; understanding.
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