Driftwood

//ˈdɹɪftwʊd// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A floating piece, or pieces, of wood that drifts with the current of a body of water. uncountable, usually

    "Every wave on the Atlantic was like a dead seagull dragging its driftwood artillery from horizon to horizon."

  2. 2
    wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore wordnet
  3. 3
    Such a piece of wood that has been cast ashore. uncountable, usually

    "Commonly the bear makes a stand in driftwood on a bank, or on a log that has fallen into or across a stream."

Synonyms

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beambilletboardclapboardcorddeal

Example

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"They made a raft by lashing pieces of driftwood together with vines."

Etymology

From drift + wood.

Related phrases

driftwood catfish

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