Driftpiece

/ˈdrɪftˌpiːs/ noun

Definition

A fragment or piece of something that has drifted, especially a piece of wood or debris found floating or washed ashore.

Etymology

Compound of 'drift' and 'piece,' literally one piece of drifted material. Follows the English pattern of combining nouns to create more specific terms.

Kelly Says

Beach lovers who collect 'driftpieces' of wood and other ocean debris are actually gathering materials shaped by months or years of tumbling in currents—each piece is a small sculpture made by the ocean.

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