Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Float.
How to pronounce float:
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Float - as a noun
The time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
The number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
A drink with ice cream floating in it
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ice-cream floatice-cream sodaHypernyms (Closely Related)
drink10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade
A hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plasterer's floatSomething that floats on the surface of water
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artefact13artifact13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air bladderswim bladderFloat - as a verb
Be in motion due to some air or water current
Example: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be adriftdrift9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swim9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
sink8Set afloat
Example: "He floated the logs down the river"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
transport11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
Example: "The republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform"
Move lightly, as if suspended
Example: "The dancer floated across the stage"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put into the water
Example: "Float a ship"
Make the surface of level or smooth
Example: "Float the plaster"
Allow (currencies) to fluctuate
Example: "The government floated the ruble for a few months"
Convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation
Example: "Float data"
Example Sentences
"The children blew soap bubbles and watched them float away."
"The boat sails on the lake were replaced with new floats."
"The parade featured colorful floats decorated with flowers."
"The lifeguards wore floats to help them rescue swimmers."
"They enjoyed a refreshing float made with root beer and vanilla ice cream."
Word Game Points
Is FLOAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, float is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLOAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FLOAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, float is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLOAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FLOAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, float is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLOAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
