Drift

Quick meaning: Drift is a noun meaning (physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.
2. A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.
3. (architecture) The horizontal thrust or pressure of an arch or vault upon the abutments.
4. (handiwork) A tool.
5. A deviation from the line of fire, peculiar to obloid projectiles.
6. (uncountable) Minor deviation of audio or video playback from its correct speed.
7. 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.

Example Sentences

genetic drift

Now thou knowest my drift.

There is another form of drift when playing in a scene with other actors.

Besides, you lack the brains to catch my drift. / If I explained you wouldn't understand.

Word Forms

• drifts
• drifting
• drifted

Synonyms for drift

Depending on context, synonyms include swerve, impetus, cast, ramble, waft, vagabond.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rove, waft, freewheel, range, ramble, cast.

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