drifter

noun7

1. •
   A person who moves from place to place or job to job.

   • There are drifters painting beside you / They don't see the future that I do — 2009
2. •
   A driver who uses driving techniques to modify vehicle traction to cause a vehicle to slide or power slide rather than drive in line with the tires.

   • However, sensing the available traction may actually be more important to a drifter. — 2006
3. •
   A boat used for drift fishing.
4. •
   One who takes part in drift fishing.
5. •
   A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.

   • After trying a variety of light-wind sails, we've found the most versatile and simple one to be a nylon drifter. — 1999
6. •
   A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine wind direction.

   • As we circled the area, the Dakota appeared and dropped a drifter. — 1948
7. •
   (historical) A person employed in driving in rock other than coal.