1. Deviation from a ship's course due to leeway.
2. Anything that drifts.
DRIFTBOLT
Drift"bolt`, n.
Defn: A bolt for driving out other bolts.
DRIFTLESS
Drift"less, a.
Defn: Having no drift or direction; without aim; purposeless.
DRIFTPIECE
Drift"piece", n. (Shipbuilding)
Defn: An upright or curved piece of timber connecting the plank sheer with the gunwale; also, a scroll terminating a rail.
DRIFTPIN
Drift"pin`, n. (Mech.)
Defn: A smooth drift. See Drift, n., 9.