Background for drifting

drifting

/ˈdɹɪftɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The balloon was drifting in the breeze."

environment nautical sailing weather ocean

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verb

To move haphazardly without any destination.

Examples :

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

action way direction nautical

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verb

To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

Examples :

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

direction sailing

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verb

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

Examples :

"The leaves were drifting down the street, carried by the gentle autumn wind. "

nature nautical sailing environment weather ocean

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verb

To drive into heaps.

Examples :

"A current of wind drifts snow or sand"

weather environment

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verb

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

Examples :

"Snow or sand drifts."

weather environment nature

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verb

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 old miner was drifting through the unexplored tunnel, hoping to find a new gold vein. "

geology mineral job science technical

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verb

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

Examples :

"The blacksmith was drifting the hole in the metal plate to make it wider so the bolt could fit through. "

technical machine industry

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verb

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

Examples :

"The race car driver was drifting around the sharp turn, making the crowd cheer as he maintained perfect control. "

vehicle sport technical

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noun

The act by which something drifts.

Examples :

"The boat's drifting from the dock was caused by the strong wind. "

action process nautical sailing

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noun

That which drifts.

Examples :

"The drifting of students to the late bus was a common problem each morning. "

nature physics weather environment

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noun

A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner.

Examples :

"The screech of tires announced the driver's expertise in drifting around the sharp turn on the racetrack. "

vehicle sport action technical

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adjective

Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.

Examples :

"The drifting seaweed went wherever the currents carried it."

direction action sailing nautical weather

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adjective

Without direction, focus, or goal.

Examples :

"He felt drifting through life after graduating, unsure of what career he wanted. "

attitude character mind