Driftwood Meaning in English
word
ˈdɹɪftˌwʊd
DRIFT-wood
dɹˈɪftwʊd
drift-WOOD
Definition
Wood that has been carried by rivers or the sea and washed up on shore. It is often found on beaches.
Usage & Nuances
'Driftwood' is uncountable in most uses and refers only to wood that has traveled by water and washed up. Commonly used with 'beach' or 'collecting'. Sometimes used in art or decor materials.
Spanish: madera a la derivaPortuguese (BR): madeira à derivaPortuguese (PT): madeira à derivaChinese (Simplified): 浮木Chinese (Traditional): 浮木Hindi: बहता हुआ लकड़ी का टुकड़ाArabic: خشب طافيBengali: ভাসমান কাঠRussian: принесённая водой древесина - корягиJapanese: 流木Vietnamese: gỗ trôi dạtKorean: 표류목Turkish: denizde sürüklenen odun - karaya vurmuş odunUrdu: پانی میں بہہ کر آیا ہوا لکڑیIndonesian: kayu apung
Example Sentences
We found driftwood on the beach.
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The artist used driftwood to make a sculpture.
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The waves pushed driftwood onto the sand.
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I picked up some driftwood to decorate my living room.
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After the storm, the shore was covered with driftwood.
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Some people make furniture out of driftwood because it has a unique look.
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