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drift

/dɹɪft/

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(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.

Examples :

"The drift of the clouds across the sky was mesmerizing. "

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The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.

Examples :

"The drift toward popularity of the new band was undeniable; everyone was listening. "

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A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.

Examples :

"The children played near the river's drift, where the water was shallow enough to wade across. "

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The 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.

Examples :

"The teacher's drift in the lesson was to encourage critical thinking. "

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The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.

Examples :

"The stone arch's drift put a lot of pressure on the supporting walls. "

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(handiwork) A tool.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special drift to remove the stubborn nail. "

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A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles.

Examples :

"The artillery shell's drift caused it to land short of the target. "

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Minor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed.

Examples :

"The DVD player had a slight drift, causing the movie to play a little too fast at the beginning. "

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The situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene.

Examples :

"During the school play, the young actor's drift from the center of the stage became increasingly noticeable as the scene progressed. "

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A passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel.

Examples :

"The miners used the drift to access the new vein of ore. "

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Examples :

"The drift of the conversation during the meeting was about the new project. "

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A sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler.

Examples :

"The spin bowler's drift caused the ball to curve sideways through the air, making it hard for the batsman to hit. "

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Slow, cumulative change.

Examples :

"genetic drift"

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To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

Examples :

"The balloon was drifting in the breeze."

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To move haphazardly without any destination.

Examples :

"He drifted from town to town, never settling down."

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To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

Examples :

"This car tends to drift left at high speeds."

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To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.

Examples :

"The river current drifted the small boat downstream. "

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To drive into heaps.

Examples :

"A current of wind drifts snow or sand"

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To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.

Examples :

"Snow or sand drifts."

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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.

Examples :

"The geologist carefully drifted along the mineral vein, looking for signs of copper. "

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To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a special tool to drift the hole wider for the new hinge. "

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To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport).

Examples :

"The car driver expertly drifted around the corner, maintaining control throughout the turn. "

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