floats;
floated;
floating
floats;
floated;
floating
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLOAT
1
[no object]
a
:
to rest on top of a liquid
-
She was floating on her back.
-
ice floating in the river
-
Will this material sink or float?
b
:
to be carried along by moving water or air
2
[+ object]
a
:
to cause (something) to rest on top of a liquid
:
to cause (something) to float
b
:
to cause or allow (something) to be carried or moved by moving water
3
[no object]
:
to move or go in a gentle, graceful, or quiet way
—
sometimes used figuratively
4
[no object]
:
to live without having any serious purpose or goal
5
[+ object]
:
to suggest (an idea, plan, etc.) for acceptance
6
[+ object]
US
:
to make arrangements for (a loan)
7
[+ object]
finance
:
to sell (shares in a company) in the market
8
of a government
:
to allow the value of a currency when it is exchanged for other types of currency to change freely
[+ object]
[no object]
floating on air
—
see 1air
2
float
/ˈfloʊt/
noun
plural
floats
plural
floats
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLOAT
[count]
1
:
something that floats: such as
a
:
a light object that is attached to a fishing line
b
:
a floating platform near a shore for use by swimmers or boats
c
:
a structure that holds up an airplane on water
2
:
a vehicle with a platform used to carry an exhibit in a parade
3
US
:
a soft drink with ice cream floating in it
4
British
:
an amount of money that is kept available for making change in a shop