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What Does Driftwood Mean?

Noun

  • Wood that has been washed ashore by the sea or a river.
  • Pieces of wood floating on water or found on the beach.

Driftwood — Full Explanation

Driftwood is wood that comes from trees and floats in water. When it gets to the beach or riverbank, it is called driftwood. People sometimes use it to make art or decorations.

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Driftwood Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
ड्रिफ्टवुड

Driftwood

तैरती लकड़ी

Tairti lakdi

लकड़ी का टुकड़ा

Lakdi ka tukda

kannada
ಡ್ರಿಫ್ಟ್‌ವುಡ್ (ḍriḍṭvuḍ)

ḍriḍṭvuḍ

ಮರದ ತುಂಡು (marada tuṇḍu)

marada tuṇḍu

ಕಡಲ ಮರ (kadala mara)

kadala mara

bengali
ড্রিফটউড

driftwood

ড্রিফটউডের টুকরা

driftwood-er tukra

জলপথের কাঠ

jalpath-er kath

spanish
madera de deriva en español

madera de deriva

tronco en español

tronco

madera flotante en español

madera flotante

Frequently Asked Questions About Driftwood

What does 'driftwood' mean?
Driftwood is wood that has been washed ashore by the sea or a river. It can be pieces of trees or branches that float in the water.
How do you pronounce 'driftwood'?
You pronounce 'driftwood' like this: drift-wood. The first part sounds like 'drift' and the second part sounds like 'wood'.
What is the origin of the word 'driftwood'?
The word 'driftwood' comes from the word 'drift', which means to float along with the current, and 'wood', which refers to the material from trees.
What is the meaning of 'driftwood' in Kannada?
The word 'driftwood' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಲಲು ಮರ' (Kōlalu mara).