DRIFTER

vagrant, drifter, floater, vagabond, clochard

(noun) a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

drifter (plural drifters)

(sometimes, pejorative) A person who moves from place to place or job to job.

(nautical) A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.

(automotive) A driver who uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires.

(angling) One who takes part in drift fishing.

(angling) A boat used for drift fishing.

A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine the environmental conditions.

(mining, historical) A person employed in driving in rock other than coal.

Source: Wiktionary



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