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DRIFTING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Drifting.

Drifting - as a noun

Aimless wandering from place to place

Drifting - as an adjective satellite

Continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

Example: "A drifting double-dealer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimlessfloatingvagabondvagrant

Drifting - as a verb

To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.

Example: "The balloon was drifting in the breeze."

To move haphazardly without any destination.

Example: "He drifted from town to town, never settling down."

To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

Example: "This car tends to drift left at high speeds."

To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.

To drive into heaps.

Example: "A current of wind drifts snow or sand"

To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.

Example: "Snow or sand drifts."

To make a drift; to examine a vein or ledge for the purpose of ascertaining the presence of metals or ores; to follow a vein; to prospect.

To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.

To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. see drifting (motorsport).

Drifting - as an adjective

Moving aimlessly or at the mercy of external forces.

Example: "The drifting seaweed went wherever the currents carried it."

Without direction, focus, or goal.

Example Sentences

"The drifting of the snowflakes created a beautiful winter scene."
"She watched the drifting of the clouds across the sky."
"I could hear the gentle drifting of the music from the next room."
"The drifting of smoke from the chimney indicated that someone was home."
"The drifting of the boat was caused by the strong current."
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Word Game Points

Is DRIFTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, drifting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRIFTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DRIFTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, drifting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRIFTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DRIFTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, drifting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRIFTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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