float
English Thesaurus
1. an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy (noun.animal)
| hypernym | : | sac, |
| definition | : | a structure resembling a bag in an animal (noun.body) |
2. something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | bob, bobber, bobfloat, cork, |
| definition | : | a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chip, |
| definition | : | a triangular wooden float attached to the end of a log line (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pontoon, |
| definition | : | a float supporting a seaplane (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | raft, |
| definition | : | a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers (noun.artifact) |
3. a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | hand tool, |
| definition | : | a tool used with workers' hands (noun.artifact) |
4. an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | display, presentation, |
| definition | : | a visual representation of something (noun.artifact) |
5. a drink with ice cream floating in it (noun.food)
| hypernym | : | drink, |
| definition | : | a single serving of a beverage (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | root beer float, |
| definition | : | an ice-cream soda made with ice cream floating in root beer (noun.food) |
6. the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | stock, |
| definition | : | the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity) (noun.possession) |
7. the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment (noun.time)
| hypernym | : | interval, time interval, |
| definition | : | a definite length of time marked off by two instants (noun.time) |
8. convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change over, convert, |
| definition | : | change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy (verb.change) |
9. allow (currencies) to fluctuate (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | value, |
| definition | : | fix or determine the value of; assign a value to (verb.cognition) |
10. make the surface of level or smooth (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | smooth, smoothen, |
| definition | : | make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing (verb.contact) |
| domain category | : | masonry, |
| definition | : | the craft of a mason (noun.act) |
11. put into the water (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | launch, |
| definition | : | propel with force (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | float, |
| definition | : | set afloat (verb.motion) |
12. move lightly, as if suspended (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | ride, |
| definition | : | be sustained or supported or borne (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | float, swim, |
| definition | : | be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion) |
13. set afloat (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | transport, |
| definition | : | move something or somebody around; usually over long distances (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | tide, |
| definition | : | cause to float with the tide (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | drift, |
| definition | : | cause to be carried by a current (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | refloat, |
| definition | : | set afloat again (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | float, |
| definition | : | put into the water (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | float, swim, |
| definition | : | be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion) |
14. be in motion due to some air or water current (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | waft, |
| definition | : | be driven or carried along, as by the air (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | tide, |
| definition | : | be carried with the tide (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | stream, |
| definition | : | to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | float, |
| definition | : | move lightly, as if suspended (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | drift, |
| definition | : | cause to be carried by a current (verb.motion) |
15. be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | go, locomote, move, travel, |
| definition | : | change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | buoy, |
| definition | : | float on the surface of water (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | float, |
| definition | : | move lightly, as if suspended (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | float, |
| definition | : | set afloat (verb.motion) |
16. circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with (verb.social)
17. something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | put into the water (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | set afloat (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | float, swim, |
| definition | : | be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | buoyant, floaty, |
| definition | : | tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas (adj.all) |
18. put into the water (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
19. set afloat (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
20. be in motion due to some air or water current (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | blast, blow, gust, |
| definition | : | a strong current of air (noun.phenomenon) |
21. be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | swim, swimming, |
| definition | : | the act of swimming (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | floating, natation, |
| definition | : | the act of someone who floats on the water (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floater, |
| definition | : | an object that floats or is capable of floating (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | floater, |
| definition | : | a swimmer who floats in the water (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
22. something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | put into the water (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | set afloat (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | float, swim, |
| definition | : | be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | buoyant, floaty, |
| definition | : | tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas (adj.all) |
23. put into the water (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
24. set afloat (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
25. be in motion due to some air or water current (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | blast, blow, gust, |
| definition | : | a strong current of air (noun.phenomenon) |
26. be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | swim, swimming, |
| definition | : | the act of swimming (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | floating, natation, |
| definition | : | the act of someone who floats on the water (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | float, |
| definition | : | something that floats on the surface of water (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | floater, |
| definition | : | an object that floats or is capable of floating (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | floater, |
| definition | : | a swimmer who floats in the water (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | floatation, flotation, |
| definition | : | the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking) (noun.phenomenon) |
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