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updrift en · ADV

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From up- + drift.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) On the upward side of a drift.
   • A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side.

updrift en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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Etymology

From up- + drift.

Meanings

1. A rising (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

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