Floating — synonyms, floating antonyms, definition

1. floating (Adjective)

4 synonyms

5 definitions

floating (Adjective) — Borne up by or suspended in a liquid. ex. "the ship is still floating" ex. "floating logs" ex. "floating seaweed"

floating (Adjective) — Continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another. ex. "the floating population"

floating (Adjective) — Inclined to move or be moved about. ex. "a floating crap game"

floating (Adjective) — (of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position. ex. "floating ribs are not connected with the sternum" ex. "a floating kidney"

floating (Adjective) — Not definitely committed to a party or policy. ex. "floating voters"

2. floating (Noun)

1 synonym

natation

1 definition

floating (Noun) — The act of someone who floats on the water.

2 types of

swim swimming

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dead-man's float prone float

3. floating (Verb)

3 synonyms

being adrift blowing swimming

1 antonym

sinking

9 definitions

floating (Verb) — Be in motion due to some air or water current. ex. "the boat floated on the lake"

floating (Verb) — Be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom.

floating (Verb) — Set afloat. ex. "He floated the logs down the river" ex. "The boy floated his toy boat on the pond"

floating (Verb) — Circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with. ex. "The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform"

floating (Verb) — Move lightly, as if suspended. ex. "The dancer floated across the stage"

floating (Verb) — Put into the water. ex. "float a ship"

floating (Verb) — (masonry) Make the surface level or smooth. ex. "float the plaster"

floating (Verb) — Allow (currencies) to fluctuate. ex. "The government floated the ruble for a few months"

floating (Verb) — Convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation. ex. "float data"

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