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drifter
[ drif-ter ]
/ ˈdrɪf tər /
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noun
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Words nearby drifter
drift, driftage, drift anchor, drift angle, driftbolt, drifter, driftfish, drift ice, drift indicator, drift lead, driftless area
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British Dictionary definitions for drifter
drifter
/ (ˈdrɪftə) /
noun
a person or thing that drifts
a person who moves aimlessly from place to place, usually without a regular job
a boat used for drift-net fishing
nautical a large jib of thin material used in light breezes
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