driftwood
Translation
driftwood
Examples
We collected driftwood on the beach.
We collected driftwood on the beach.
The artist made a sculpture from driftwood.
The artist made a sculpture from driftwood.
Grammar Patterns
((driftwood)) wood that has been washed ashore We found some beautiful driftwood on the shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flotsam, jetsam
Etymology
A compound word from 'drift' (to be carried by water) and 'wood'.
Memory Tips
Picture wood that is 'drifting' in the water and washes up on shore.