drift

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

(intransitive) To move haphazardly without any destination.

(intransitive) To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

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

(transitive) To drive into heaps.

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

(mining, US) 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.

(transitive, engineering) To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.

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