nounπShare(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved."After the snowstorm, the drifts made it difficult to open the front door. "environmentphysicsweatheroceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse."The drifts of societal expectation often push young people towards certain career paths, regardless of their personal passions. "actiontendencydirectionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side."The cattle crossed the river at one of the familiar drifts, their hooves barely submerged in the shallow water. "geographyplaceenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe 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 drift of the teacher's lecture was that hard work leads to success. "tendencyactionphilosophydirectionlanguagelinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments."The engineer carefully calculated the drifts of the cathedral's arches to ensure the walls wouldn't collapse under the weight. "architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(handiwork) A tool.""The carpenter kept his drifts sharp to ensure clean, precise holes in the wood." "utensilitemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to oblong projectiles."The artillery officer meticulously calculated the drifts to ensure the shells hit their distant target accurately. "militaryweaponphysicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMinor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed."The audio editor noticed subtle drifts in the podcast's recording speed, causing some parts to sound slightly sped up or slowed down. "soundelectronicstechnologymediaentertainmenttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe situation where a performer gradually and unintentionally moves from their proper location within the scene."The dancer's drifts were subtle at first, but by the end of the performance, she was far from her starting position on the stage. "entertainmentstagepositionartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage driven or cut between shaft and shaft; a driftway; a small subterranean gallery; an adit or tunnel."The miners followed the narrow drift to reach the new section of the coal seam. "geologyarchitecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMovement."Here are a few options, focusing on clarity and everyday context: The drifts of snow made it hard to open the front door. " actionnaturephysicsenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sideways movement of the ball through the air, when bowled by a spin bowler."The batsman was completely fooled by the ball's drifts, as it spun away sharply after pitching. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSlow, cumulative change."genetic drift"processtimenaturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc."The balloon was drifting in the breeze."nauticalenvironmentweatheroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move haphazardly without any destination."He drifted from town to town, never settling down."directionactionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deviate gently from the intended direction of travel."This car tends to drift left at high speeds."directionsailingvehiclenatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive or carry, as currents do a floating body."The empty plastic bottle drifts down the river with the current. "environmentnauticalsailingweatheroceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive into heaps."A current of wind drifts snow or sand"weathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps."Snow or sand drifts."environmentweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 experienced miner drifts into the narrow passage, hoping to find a rich vein of gold. "geologytechnicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift."The mechanic drifts the hole in the metal plate to make it perfectly round before attaching the bolt. "technicalmachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport)."The race car driver expertly drifts through the tight corner, keeping the car just on the edge of control. "vehiclesporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading