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The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.

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  1. n. The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
  2. n. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift
  3. n. a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
  4. The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
  5. The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course;drift.
  6. n:100 n. (of a ship or plane) sideways drift