float Meaning and Definition

1. n. something that remains on the surface of a liquid

2. n. a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco

3. n. an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade

4. n. a drink with ice cream floating in it

5. n. the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public

6. n. the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

7. v. convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation

8. v. allow (currencies) to fluctuate

9. v. make the surface of level or smooth

10. v. put into the water

11. v. move lightly, as if suspended

12. v. set afloat

13. v. be in motion due to some air or water current

14. v. be afloat; stay on a liquid surface; not sink

15. v. circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with