noun.
One that drifts, especially a person who moves aimlessly from place to place or from job to job.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
One who or that which drifts; specifically, a cask, buoy, float, or other light object, properly labeled and tagged, and allowed to drift freely in the ocean to determine ocean-currents.
noun.
A person who moves from place to place or job to job.
noun.
A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.
noun.
A driver that uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires.
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noun.
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
Word Usage
"It is basically what we call a drifter slope mine."