drifts
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Is drifts a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. a force that moves something alongSynonyms: drift, impetus, impulsion
2. the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)Synonyms: drift
3. a process of linguistic change over a period of timeSynonyms: drift
4. a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currentsSynonyms: drift
5. a general tendency to change (as of opinion)Examples: "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right"Synonyms: drift, movement, trend
6. the pervading meaning or tenorExamples: "caught the general drift of the conversation"Synonyms: drift, purport
verb (English)
1. be in motion due to some air or water currentExamples: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"Synonyms: be adrift, blow, drift, float
2. wander from a direct course or at randomExamples: "The child strayed from the path and her parents lost sight of her"; "don't drift from the set course"Synonyms: drift, err, stray
3. move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employmentExamples: "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"Synonyms: cast, drift, ramble, range, roam, roll, rove, stray
4. vary or move from a fixed point or courseExamples: "stock prices are drifting higher"Synonyms: drift
5. live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freelyExamples: "My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school"Synonyms: drift, freewheel
6. move in an unhurried fashionExamples: "The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests"Synonyms: drift
Definition source: Wiktionary