drifted
drifted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, drifted is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdrifted
- To move slowly, especially pushed by currents of water, air, etc.
Example: "The balloon was drifting in the breeze."
- To move haphazardly without any destination.
Example: "He drifted from town to town, never settling down."
- To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.
Example: "This car tends to drift left at high speeds."
- To drive or carry, as currents do a floating body.
- To drive into heaps.
Example: "A current of wind drifts snow or sand"
- To accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.
Example: "Snow or sand drifts."
- 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.
- To enlarge or shape, as a hole, with a drift.
- To oversteer a vehicle, causing loss of traction, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. See Drifting (motorsport).
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