This is the 11980th most frequent German word.
treibgut
Driftwood or floating debris.
Here, 'Treibgut' refers to floating debris or objects carried by water to the shore, specifically driftwood in this context.
Das Treibgut wurde vom Meer an den Strand gespült.
The driftwood was washed ashore by the sea.
In this usage, 'Treibgut' broadly refers to material carried by currents and storm surges, without specifying the exact type.
Nach dem Sturm lag überall Treibgut im Hafen.
After the storm, debris was lying all over the harbor.
Here, 'Treibgut' alludes to objects that have been drifted ashore or floating on water and might be of interest for collecting or artistic purposes.