Float

/flΙ™ΚŠt/

The meaning and definition of Float, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
    β€œAttach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.”
  2. A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
    β€œWhen pouring a new driveway, you can use a two-by-four as a float.”
verb
  1. Of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.
    β€œThe boat floated on the water.”
  2. To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
    β€œI’d love to just float downstream.”
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