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   drift

   /drɪft/

   verb

   • 1. be carried slowly by a current of air or water: "the cabin cruiser started to drift downstream" Similar be carriedbe carried (away/along)be bornebe waftedfloatbobmove slowlygo with the currentcoastmeander
   • ▪ walk slowly, aimlessly, or casually: "people began to drift away"
   • ▪ move passively, aimlessly, or involuntarily into a certain situation or condition: "I've just drifted into things because they were offered to me and they seemed like fun"
   • ▪ (of a person or their attention) digress or stray to another subject: "I noticed my audience's attention drifting" Similar straydigressdepartdivergeveerswervedeviateget sidetrackedrare:divagate
   • 2. (especially of snow or leaves) be blown into heaps by the wind: "fallen leaves were starting to drift in the gutters" Similar pile upbank upheap upaccumulategatherform heaps/driftsamass

   noun

   • 1. a continuous slow movement from one place to another: "there was a drift to the towns" Similar movementshiftflowtransfertransferralrelocationgravitation
   • ▪ the deviation of a vessel, aircraft, or projectile from its intended or expected course as the result of currents or winds: "the pilot had not noticed any appreciable drift" Similar deviationdigressionveeringstraying
   • ▪ a steady movement or development from one thing towards another that is perceived as unwelcome: "the drift towards a more market-oriented system of higher education"
   • ▪ a state of inaction or indecision: "after so much drift, any expression of enthusiasm is welcome"
   • ▪ a controlled skid, used in taking bends at high speeds.
   • 2. the general intention or meaning of an argument or someone's remarks: "maybe I'm too close to the forest to see the trees, if you catch my drift" Similar gistessencecoremeaningsensethesissubstancesignificancesignificationthrustimportpurporttenorveinspiritimplicationintentiondirectioncoursetendencytrend
   • 3. a large mass of snow, leaves, or other material piled up or carried along by the wind: "four sheep were dug out of the drift" Similar pileheapbankmoundmassaccumulationduneridge
   • ▪ glacial and fluvioglacial deposits left by retreating ice sheets.
   • ▪ a large spread of flowering plants growing together: "a drift of daffodils"
   • 4. a horizontal or inclined passage following a mineral vein or coal seam: "the drift led to another smaller ore chamber"
   • 5. an act of driving cattle or sheep. historical British
   • ▪ an act of herding cattle within a forest to a particular place on an appointed day in order to determine ownership or to levy fines.
   • 6. a ford. South African

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘mass of snow, leaves, etc.’): originally from Old Norse drift ‘snowdrift, something driven’; in later use from Middle Dutch drift ‘course, current’, and (in drift (sense 6 of the noun)) South African Dutch drift ‘ford’; related to drive.

   Derivatives

   • 1. drifty adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › driftDrift Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DRIFT is the act of driving something along. How to use drift in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Drift.

3. www.crazygames.com › game › drift-huntersDrift Hunters Play on CrazyGames

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   Drift Hunters is a free-to-play 3D drifting game with an excellent selection of tracks and plenty of tuned-up cars. Pick your motor, tune it, then rev your engine and drift the turns in one of 10 unique locations!

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDRIFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DRIFT definition: 1. to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction: 2. in…. Learn more.

5. www.drifted.com › drifting-gamesDrifting Games - Play at Drifted!

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   From there, you can explore some of our game-specific car drifting tutorials. Whether you're looking to master drifting in Drift Hunters, Drift Hunters MAX, or even on driving games outside of Drifted, such as GTA 5, or Forza Horizon 5, we've got you covered.

6. www.drift.comDrift | Everything Starts With a Conversation

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   Meet Drift, an AI-powered buyer engagement platform that automatically listens, understands, and learns from buyers to create the most personalized experiences possible.

7. drift-hunters.ioDrift Hunters - 3D Drifting Game

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   Drift Hunters is the latest easy-to-play drifting game that you can't miss. Take your car to the limit in this 3D racing & drift simulator! Play now for free!

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › driftDrift Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   DRIFT meaning: 1 : a slow and gradual movement or change from one place, condition, etc., to another; 2 : a large pile of snow or sand that has been blown by the wind

9. www.drifted.com › drift-hunters-2Drift Hunters 2 - Play It Now At Drifted.com!

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   A wide range of fully upgradeable, tuneable drift cars for you to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a Euro-styled BMW or a JDM Nissan Skyline R34 GTR – Drift Hunters 2 has it all. Upgrade the performance of your car for the ultimate drifting experience.

10. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Drifting_(motorsport)Drifting (motorsport) - Wikipedia

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    Drifting is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, with loss of traction, while maintaining control and driving the car through the entirety of a corner or a turn.

11. www.drifted.comDrifted.com | The Ultimate Online Drifting Experience

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    Drifted brings you the best games, tuning guides, technical guides, product reviews, car features and event reports by drifters, for drifters.