(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.

The act or motion of drifting; the force which impels or drives; an overpowering influence or impulse.

A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.

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

“The balloon was drifting in the breeze.”

To move haphazardly without any destination.

“He drifted from town to town, never settling down.”

To deviate gently from the intended direction of travel.

“This car tends to drift left at high speeds.”