All Definitions for Float
Below are all the dictionary definitions of float:
1To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
2To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
3To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
4To be capable of floating.
5To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
6To drift or wander aimlessly.
7To drift gently through the air.
8To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
9To move in a fluid manner.
10To circulate.
11To remain airborne, without touching down, for an excessive length of time during landing, due to excessive airspeed during the landing flare.
12Of an idea or scheme, to be viable.
13To propose (an idea) for consideration.
14To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
15To not be tied to a reference.
16(of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets, as opposed to by central fiat.
17To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
18To be not connected or referenced to a known reference voltage.
19To extend a short-term loan to.
20To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.
21To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.
22To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.
23To transport by float (vehicular trailer).
24To perform a float.
25To cause (an element within a document) to float above or beside others.
26To prepare a till (cash register) for operation, either by putting a float (cash amount) in the cash drawer to provide change for customers making cash payments or (by extension) by recording the time a till starts being used for card payments if it is card-only
27A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
28A mass of timber or boards fastened together, and conveyed down a stream by the current
29A raft.
30A float board.
31A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.
32A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
33An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.
34A floating toy made of foam, used in swimming pools.
35A small vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.
36Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.
37An 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.
38The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.
39Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.
40A floating-point number, especially one that has lower precision than a double.
41A soft beverage with a scoop of ice cream floating in it.
42A small sum of money put in a cashier's till, or otherwise secured, at the start of business, to enable change to be made.
43A maneuver where a player calls on the flop or turn with a weak hand, with the intention of bluffing after a subsequent community card.
44A weft thread that passes over two or more warp threads (or less commonly, warp over weft).
45A loose strand of yarn that passes behind one or more stitches when knitting with multiple yarns.
46A decorative rod that extends over the body of a basket without being attached for part of its length.
47A car carrier or car transporter truck or truck-and-trailer combination.
48A lowboy trailer.
49A polishing block used in marble working
50A runner.
51A coal cart.
52A breakdancing move in which the body is held parallel to the floor while balancing on one or both hands.
53A visual style on a web page that causes the styled elements to float above or beside others.
54The gas-filled sac, bag, or body of a siphonophore
55A pneumatophore.
56Any object (element) whose location in composition (page makeup, pagination) does not flow within body text but rather floats outside of it, usually anchored loosely (in buoy metaphor) to spots within it (citations, callouts): a figure (image), table, box, pull quote, ornament, or other floated element.
57The act of flowing
58Flux
59Flow.
About rhymes for float
Finding the right rhyme for float helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).", float has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Promote is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Connote works well in formal or poetic contexts. Denote is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for float, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.