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Is Rudderless Crossword Clue

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noun

• a force that moves something along

• the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

• a process of linguistic change over a period of time

• a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

• a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

• the pervading meaning or tenor

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

verb

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• wander from a direct course or at random

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• vary or move from a fixed point or course

• live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

• move in an unhurried fashion

• cause to be carried by a current

• drive slowly and far afield for grazing

• be subject to fluctuation

• be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

32%6Rudderless
adverb

• floating freely; not anchored

• off course, wandering aimlessly

adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

• afloat on the surface of a body of water

25%10 Student in fancy dress, rude and out of control
adjective satellite

• aimlessly drifting

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