driftage

• Существительное, обозначающее отклонение судна или летательного аппарата от заданного курса в результате дрейфа.

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

uncountable

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.

   Отклонение от курса

   • 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.

   Synonymsdeflectiondeviationdivergencedriftleeway

2. Drifted materialC2formaltechnical

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

   Наносный материал

   • 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.

   Synonymsalluviumdebrisdepositdetritusdriftsediment