driftwood

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English drift English wood English driftwood From drift + wood.

1. Floating wood that drifts with the current of a body of water.

   “Every wave on the Atlantic was like a dead seagull dragging its driftwood artillery from horizon to horizon.”

   “A person walks near driftwood and storm debris that washed up in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.”

2. Such a piece of wood that has been cast ashore.

   “Commonly the bear makes a stand in driftwood on a bank, or on a log that has fallen into or across a stream.”

   “We lit a driftwood fire to help keep the mosquitoes away. It was partially successful.”