drier
- n a substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
- n an appliance that removes moisture
- a free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
- s humorously sarcastic or mocking
- a lacking moisture or volatile components
- a opposed to or prohibiting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages
- a not producing milk
- a (of liquor) having a low residual sugar content because of decomposition of sugar during fermentation
- a without a mucous or watery discharge; a small child with a dry nose"
- s not shedding tears
- s lacking interest or stimulation; dull and lifeless
- s used of solid substances in contrast with liquid ones
- s unproductive especially of the expected results
- s having no adornment or coloration
- s (of food) eaten without a spread or sauce or other garnish
- s having a large proportion of strong liquor
- s lacking warmth or emotional involvement
- s practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages; I happen to be teetotal"
drilling
- n the act of drilling
- n the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
- v make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
- v train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
- v learn by repetition
- v teach by repetition
- v undergo military training or do military exercises
drift
- n a force that moves something along
- n the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
- n a process of linguistic change over a period of time
- n a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
- n a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
- n the pervading meaning or tenor
caught the general drift of the conversation - n a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
they dug a drift parallel with the vein - v be in motion due to some air or water current
the boat drifted on the lake
The sailboat was adrift on the open sea
the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore - v wander from a direct course or at random
don't drift from the set course - v move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
the laborers drift from one town to the next - v vary or move from a fixed point or course
stock prices are drifting higher - v live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
My son drifted around for years in California before going to law school - v move in an unhurried fashion
The unknown young man drifted among the invited guests - v cause to be carried by a current
drift the boats downstream - v drive slowly and far afield for grazing
drift the cattle herds westwards - v be subject to fluctuation
The stock market drifted upward - v be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
snow drifting several feet high
sand drifting like snow