driftage

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A noun referring to the deviation of a vessel or aircraft from its intended course as a result of drifting.

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1. Deviation from courseC1formaltechnical

   The degree to which a vessel or aircraft drifts away from its intended path due to currents, wind, or other forces.

   الانحراف عن المسار

   • The captain calculated the driftage caused by the strong crosswind.
   • Unexpected driftage forced the ship to adjust its heading.
   • Pilots must account for driftage when navigating over long distances.

   المرادفاتdeflectiondeviationdivergencedriftleeway

2. Drifted materialC2formaltechnical

   Material that has been carried away and deposited by water, wind, or ice.

   المواد المنقولة بالترسيب

   • The shoreline was covered with driftage from the storm.
   • Driftage of wood and plastic often accumulates near the river bend.
   • Geologists study glacial driftage to understand past climates.

   المرادفاتalluviumdebrisdepositdetritusdriftsediment