Driftwood

usgb/ˈdrɪftwʊd/
noun

Wood that floats on the sea or on a lake, or arrives on the shore because it was in the water.

They collected driftwood along the shore to use for their campfire.
Visual representation of "driftwood" - Wood that floats on the sea or on a lake, or arrives on the shore because it was in the water.

Often appears as...

  • gather driftwood
  • collect driftwood
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Natural Origin

Driftwood comes from trees and is shaped by water, making each piece unique.

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The artist used bits of driftwood, crafting them into a beautiful sculpture.
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Environmentally Charged

Driftwood is often associated with beach or coastal environments and has a weathered appearance.

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The beach was dotted with smooth, sun-bleached driftwood.
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Symbol of Journey

Driftwood is a symbol of travel and transformation, having journeyed through bodies of water.

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Walking along the riverbank, I pondered the far-off origins of the driftwood underfoot.
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