drift - noun

a force that moves something along

the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

a process of linguistic change over a period of time

a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

the pervading meaning or tenor

a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

drift - verb

• be in motion due to some air or water current
• wander from a direct course or at random
• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
• vary or move from a fixed point or course
• live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
• move in an unhurried fashion
• cause to be carried by a current
• drive slowly and far afield for grazing
• be subject to fluctuation
• be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

drift - thesaurus

blow   cast   err   float   freewheel   gallery   heading   impetus   impulsion   movement   purport   ramble   range   roam   roll   rove   stray   swan   tramp   trend   vagabond   wander