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spindrift

Syllabification: (spin·drift)
Pronunciation: /ˈspinˌdrift/

Definition of spindrift

noun

  • spray blown from the crests of waves by the wind.
  • driving snow or sand.

Origin:

early 17th century (originally Scots): variant of spoondrift, from archaic spoon 'run before wind or sea' + the noun drift

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