deriva — meaning in English

English meaning

• drift noun A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
• leeway noun Extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

Senses

deriva is used for these senses in English:

• leeway The drift of a ship or aeroplane in a leeward direction.

drift — full definition

1. noun A slow, gradual movement or change, often without direct control.
2. noun A large mound of snow, sand, or debris piled up by wind or current.
3. noun The general meaning or intention of something said.
4. verb To move slowly and without control, carried by wind, water, or circumstance.

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