(physics, astronomy) a radiation detector used in astrophysics, nuclear physics, imaging and X-ray spectroscopy

plural of lithium-drifted silicon detector

(idiomatic) To understand the essence of what someone attempts to communicate, especially if it is vague, hinting, or poorly phrased.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catch one's drift

present participle of catch one's drift

simple past tense and past participle of catch one's drift

(idiomatic) To understand the meaning or implications of someone’s pronouncement.

(sometimes derogatory) A person who moves from place to place or job to job. / (nautical) A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.

plural of drifter

(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative form of drift