word
Drift
Drihft
/ˈdrɪft/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
drift
Dictionary meaning
A horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine.
Examples
- They dug a drift parallel with the vein.
- Caught the general drift of the conversation.
Synonyms: heading, gallery
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