drift excursion
drift excursion · drift excursions
The movement of something from its intended course or position due to outside forcesThe movement of something (such as a vehicle, structure, or charged particles) from its intended course or position due to outside forces.
Meaning
1 sensesThe movement of something (such as a vehicle, structure, or charged particles) from its intended course or position due to outside forces.
Origin
Originally a reference to the excursion or deviation of a sea vessel from its course due tOriginally a reference to the excursion or deviation of a sea vessel from its course due to drift resulting from tides, wind, etc., this term has been generalized to refer to any deviation in position due to outside forces.
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Forms
plural: drift excursions| Singular | drift excursion |
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Word family
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