noun a force that moves something along.
— synonyms: impetus, impulsion
noun the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane).
noun a process of linguistic change over a period of time.
noun a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents.
noun a general tendency to change (as of opinion).
— synonyms: trend, movement
noun the pervading meaning or tenor.
— synonyms: purport
noun a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine.
— synonyms: heading, gallery
verb be in motion due to some air or water current.
— synonyms: float, be_adrift, blow
verb wander from a direct course or at random.
— synonyms: stray, err
verb move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.
— synonyms: roll, wander, swan, stray, tramp, roam, cast, ramble
verb vary or move from a fixed point or course.
verb live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely.
— synonyms: freewheel
verb move in an unhurried fashion.
verb cause to be carried by a current.
verb drive slowly and far afield for grazing.
verb be subject to fluctuation.
verb be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current.