float
/floʊt/
rest on surface
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking.
"A balloon can float in the air."
- 2.
To cause something to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air.
"They floated logs down the river."
- 1.
A light object designed to float on water; a fishing bob or cork.
"The fisherman watched the float carefully."
- 2.
A decorated vehicle or platform used in a parade or procession.
"The winning team had a magnificent float in the parade."
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The boat floated on the calm lake.
The boat floated on the calm lake.
Let's float an idea during the meeting.
Let's float an idea during the meeting.
The company will float its shares on the stock market next month.
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