Definition of drift

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

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Club :: Club (v. i.) To drift in a current with an anchor out.
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..
Dune :: Dune (n.) A low hill of drifting sand usually formed on the coats, but often carried far inland by the prevailing winds..
Sand :: Sand (v. t.) To bury (oysters) beneath drifting sand or mud.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A drove or flock, as of cattle, sheep, birds..
Derelict :: Derelict (a.) Lost; adrift; hence, wanting; careless; neglectful; unfaithful..
Tide :: Tide (n.) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) Same as Drift, 11..
Afloat :: Afloat (adv. & a.) Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat..
Driftwood :: Driftwood (n.) Fig.: Whatever is drifting or floating as on water.
Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance between the two blocks of a tackle.
Drift :: Drift (n.) A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The place in a deep-waisted vessel where the sheer is raised and the rail is cut off, and usually terminated with a scroll, or driftpiece..
Drift :: Drift (n.) The angle which the line of a ship's motion makes with the meridian, in drifting..
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..
Tone :: Tone (n.) Tenor; character; spirit; drift; as, the tone of his remarks was commendatory..
Drift :: Drift (n.) That which is driven, forced, or urged along.
Driftway :: Driftway (n.) A common way, road, or path, for driving cattle..
Drift :: Drift (n.) A driving; a violent movement.
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