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1. float

verb. ['ˈfloʊt'] be in motion due to some air or water current.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. float

verb. ['ˈfloʊt'] be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. float

verb. ['ˈfloʊt'] set afloat.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. float

verb. ['ˈfloʊt'] convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation.

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Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. float

verb. ['ˈfloʊt'] circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. float

noun. ['ˈfloʊt'] an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy.

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Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. float

noun. ['ˈfloʊt'] something that floats on the surface of water.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. float

noun. ['ˈfloʊt'] the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public.

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Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. float

noun. ['ˈfloʊt'] a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. float

noun. ['ˈfloʊt'] a drink with ice cream floating in it.

Etymology

  • float (English)
  • floten (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • flotian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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