Drifter vs. Explorer

Drifter vs. Explorer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Drifter and Explorer

Drifternoun

A person who moves from place to place or job to job.

Explorernoun

One who explores something

Drifternoun

(nautical) A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.

Explorernoun

A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.

Drifternoun

(automotive) A driver who uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires.

Explorernoun

Any of various hand tools, with sharp points, used in dentistry.

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Drifternoun

(angling) One who takes part in drift fishing.

Explorernoun

A visual representation of a file system etc. through which the user can navigate.

Drifternoun

(angling) A boat used for drift fishing.

Explorernoun

someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)

Drifternoun

A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine the environmental conditions.

Drifternoun

A person employed in driving in rock other than coal.

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Drifternoun

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support