noun🔗ShareBewegung, Strömung(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved."The drift of the clouds across the sky was mesmerizing. "Die Bewegung der Wolken über den Himmel war faszinierend.physicsenvironmentnaturenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTreiben, Strömung, TendenzThe act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse."The drift toward popularity of the new band was undeniable; everyone was listening. "Die Tendenz zur Popularität der neuen Band war unbestreitbar; alle hörten zu.actiontendencywayphysicsnatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFurt, seichte StelleA place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side."The children played near the river's drift, where the water was shallow enough to wade across. "Die Kinder spielten in der Nähe der Furt des Flusses, wo das Wasser flach genug war, um hindurchzuwaten.geographyplacewayenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTendenz, Absicht, ZielThe 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."The teacher's drift in the lesson was to encourage critical thinking. "Die Absicht des Lehrers in der Lektion war es, kritisches Denken zu fördern.tendencyattitudedirectionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer horizontale Schub oder Druck eines Bogens oder Gewölbes auf die WiderlagerThe horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments."The stone arch's drift put a lot of pressure on the supporting walls. "Der horizontale Schub des Steinbogens übte viel Druck auf die Stützmauern aus.architecturebuildingphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWerkzeug(handiwork) A tool."The carpenter used a special drift to remove the stubborn nail. "Der Zimmermann benutzte ein spezielles Werkzeug, um den hartnäckigen Nagel zu entfernen.utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbweichungA deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles."The artillery shell's drift caused it to land short of the target. "Die Abweichung der Artilleriegranate führte dazu, dass sie das Ziel verfehlte.militaryphysicsweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGeringfügige AbweichungMinor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed."The DVD player had a slight drift, causing the movie to play a little too fast at the beginning. "Der DVD-Player hatte eine geringfügige Abweichung, wodurch der Film am Anfang etwas zu schnell abgespielt wurde.mediatechnologyelectronicssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbdriften, PositionsverlustThe situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene."During the school play, the young actor's drift from the center of the stage became increasingly noticeable as the scene progressed. "Während des Schultheaters wurde das Abdriften des jungen Schauspielers von der Bühnenmitte im Laufe der Szene immer auffälliger.entertainmentartstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStrecke, StollenA passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel."The miners used the drift to access the new vein of ore. "Die Bergleute nutzten den Stollen, um an die neue Erzader zu gelangen.geologybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBewegung, StrömungMovement."The drift of the conversation during the meeting was about the new project. "Die Bewegung der Unterhaltung während des Treffens handelte von dem neuen Projekt.directionnaturephysicsweathersailingoceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDrift, AbdriftenA sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler."The spin bowler's drift caused the ball to curve sideways through the air, making it hard for the batsman to hit. "Der Drift des Spin-Bowlers ließ den Ball seitwärts durch die Luft kurven, was es für den Batsman schwer machte, ihn zu treffen.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVeränderung, WandelSlow, cumulative change."genetic drift"genetische VeränderungprocesstendencytimehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreiben, abdriftenTo move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc."The balloon was drifting in the breeze."Der Ballon trieb in der Brise.natureweatheroceansailingenvironmentphysicsdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreiben, abdriftenTo move haphazardly without any destination."He drifted from town to town, never settling down."Er trieb von Stadt zu Stadt und ließ sich nie nieder.directionactionnauticalenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbtreiben, abdriftenTo deviate gently from the intended direction of travel."This car tends to drift left at high speeds."Dieses Auto neigt dazu, bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten nach links abzudriften.directionvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreiben, abdriftenTo drive or carry, as currents do a floating body."The river current drifted the small boat downstream. "Die Flussströmung trieb das kleine Boot flussabwärts.nauticalenvironmentweatheroceansailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich anhäufen, verwehenTo drive into heaps."A current of wind drifts snow or sand"Eine Windströmung lässt Schnee oder Sand sich anhäufen.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSich ansammeln, verwehenTo accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps."Snow or sand drifts."Schnee oder Sand verweht.weathernatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTreiben, eine Kluft anlegen, nach einer Ader suchenTo 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."The geologist carefully drifted along the mineral vein, looking for signs of copper. "Der Geologe trieb vorsichtig entlang der Mineralader und suchte nach Anzeichen von Kupfer.geologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufweiten, weitenTo enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift."The carpenter used a special tool to drift the hole wider for the new hinge. "Der Zimmermann benutzte ein Spezialwerkzeug, um das Loch für das neue Scharnier zu erweitern.technicalindustrymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDriftenTo oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport)."The car driver expertly drifted around the corner, maintaining control throughout the turn. "Der Fahrer driftete das Auto gekonnt um die Kurve und behielt dabei die Kontrolle.vehiclesporttechnicalactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading