drifter

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A person who moves from place to place or job to job.
2. 2
   A type of lightweight sail used in light winds like a spinnaker.
3. 3
   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.
4. 4
   A parachutist who jumps before the rest of the group to determine wind direction.
5. 5
   A person employed in driving in rock other than coal.
6. 6
   One who takes part in drift fishing.
7. 7
   A boat used for drift fishing.