DRIFT


Meaning of DRIFT in English

I . n.

1.

Course, bearing, direction.

2.

Aim, purpose, intention, intent, proposal, design, scope, tendency, object, mark.

3.

( Geol. ) Diluvium, diluvial formations.

4.

( Mining .) Passage ( under ground, between shafts ).

5.

Sweep, rush, current, sweeping pressure, driving impulse.

6.

Heap, heaped pile, driven mass, ~ed pile.

II . v. a.

Drive into heaps.

III . v. n.

1.

Float, be wafted, be borne or carried by the current or aimlessly.

2.

Accumulate in heaps, be driven into heaps.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.