driftage

• Nom désignant le déplacement d'un navire ou d'un aéronef hors de sa route prévue sous l'effet du courant, du vent ou de la dérive.

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

indénombrable

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.

   dérive

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeflectiondeviationdivergencedriftleeway

2. Drifted materialC2formaltechnical

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

   matériaux entraînés et déposés

   • 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.

   Synonymesalluviumdebrisdepositdetritusdriftsediment