drifter

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈdɹɪftə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ Rhymes: -ɪftə(ɹ) === Etymology 1 === From drift (verb) + -er. ==== Noun ==== drifter (plural drifters) (sometimes derogatory) A person who moves from place to place or job to job. (nautical) A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker. (automotive) A driver who uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires. (parachuting) A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine wind direction. (mining, historical) A person employed in driving in rock other than coal. ===== Translations ===== ===== See also ===== === Etymology 2 === From drift (noun) + -er. ==== Noun ==== drifter (plural drifters) (fishing) One who takes part in drift fishing. (fishing) A boat used for drift fishing. ===== Related terms ===== drift fishing drift net === Further reading === drifter on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Drift netting on Wikipedia.Wikipedia == Swedish == === Noun === drifter indefinite plural of drift