NOUN
  • Definition - A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
  • Example - Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
  • Definition - A mass of timber or boards fastened together, and conveyed down a stream by the current; a raft.
  • Example - Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
  • Definition - A float board.
  • Example - Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
  • Definition - A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.
  • Example - Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
  • Definition - A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
  • Example - When pouring a new driveway, you can use a two-by-four as a float.
  • Definition - An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.
  • Example - That float covered in roses is very pretty.
  • Definition - A small vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.
  • Example - That float covered in roses is very pretty.
  • Definition - Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.
  • Example - Our bank does a nightly sweep of accounts, to adjust the float so we stay within our reserves limit.
  • Definition - (and other Commonwealth countries?) An offering of shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, normally followed by a listing on a stock exchange.
  • Example - Our bank does a nightly sweep of accounts, to adjust the float so we stay within our reserves limit.
  • Definition - The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.
  • Example - No sir, your current float is not taken into account, when assets are legally garnished.
  • Definition - Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.
  • Example - We make a lot of interest from our nightly float.
  • Definition - A floating-point number, especially one that has lower precision than a double.
  • Example - That routine should not have used an int; it should be a float.
  • Definition - A soft beverage with a scoop of ice-cream floating in it.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A small sum of money put in a cashier's till at the start of business to enable change to be made.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A maneuver where a player calls on the flop or turn with a weak hand, with the intention of bluffing after a subsequent community card.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - One of the loose ends of yarn on an unfinished work.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A car carrier or car transporter truck or truck-and-trailer combination
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A lowboy trailer
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - (tempering) A device sending a copious stream of water to the heated surface of a bulky object, such as an anvil or die.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - The act of flowing; flux; flow.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A quantity of earth, eighteen feet square and one foot deep.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A polishing block used in marble working; a runner.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A coal cart.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A breakdancing move in which the body is held parallel to the floor while balancing on one or both hands.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
  • Definition - A visual style on a web page that causes the styled elements to float above or beside others.
  • Example - It's true - I don't consider anything other than root-beer with vanilla ice-cream to be a "real" float.
VERB
  • Definition - 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.
  • Example - The boat floated on the water.
  • Definition - To cause something to be suspended in a liquid of greater density.
  • Example - to float a boat
  • Definition - To be capable of floating.
  • Example - Oil floats on vinegar.
  • Definition - To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating
  • Example - I’d love to just float downstream.
  • Definition - To drift or wander aimlessly.
  • Example - Images from my childhood floated through my mind.
  • Definition - To drift gently through the air.
  • Example - The balloon floated off into the distance.
  • Definition - To move in a fluid manner.
  • Example - The dancer floated gracefully around the stage.
  • Definition - To circulate.
  • Example - There's a rumour floating around the office that Jan is pregnant.
  • Definition - (of an idea or scheme) To be viable.
  • Example - That’s a daft idea... it’ll never float.
  • Definition - To propose (an idea) for consideration.
  • Example - I floated the idea of free ice-cream on Fridays, but no one was interested.
  • Definition - To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
  • Example - I floated the idea of free ice-cream on Fridays, but no one was interested.
  • Definition - (of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets as opposed to by rule.
  • Example - The yen floats against the dollar.
  • Definition - To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
  • Example - Increased pressure on Thailand’s currency, the baht, in 1997 led to a crisis that forced the government to float the currency.
  • Definition - To extend a short-term loan to.
  • Example - Could you float me $50 until payday?
  • Definition - To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.
  • Example - 2007, Jonathan Reuvid, Floating Your Company: The Essential Guide to Going Public.
  • Definition - To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.
  • Example - 2007, Jonathan Reuvid, Floating Your Company: The Essential Guide to Going Public.
  • Definition - To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.
  • Example - It is time to float this horse's teeth.
  • Definition - To transport by float (vehicular trailer).
  • Example - It is time to float this horse's teeth.
  • Definition - To perform a float.
  • Example - It is time to float this horse's teeth.
  • Definition - To cause (an element within a document) to float above or beside others.
  • Example - It is time to float this horse's teeth.
Words in your word
5 Letter Words
aloft 8 float 8 flota 8
4 Letter Words
flat 7 foal 7 loaf 7 loft 7 alto 4 lota 4 tola 4
3 Letter Words
aft 6 fat 6 oaf 6 oft 6 alt 3 lat 3 lot 3 oat 3 tao 3
2 Letter Words
fa 5 of 5 al 2 at 2 la 2 lo 2 ta 2 to 2
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