float
verb
/floʊt/
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/fləʊt/
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- To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
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kellua,
keijua
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- (intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
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kellua,
keijua,
leijua
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- (intransitive) To be capable of floating.
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kellua,
pysyä pinnalla
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- (transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
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leijua,
ajelehtia,
kiertää,
leijailla,
lipua
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- (intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
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ajelehtia
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- (poker) To perform a float.
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floatata
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- (transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.
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heittää
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- (intransitive, colloquial) (of an idea or scheme) To be viable.
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kantaa
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- (intransitive, finance) (of currencies) To have an exchange value determined by the markets, as opposed to by central fiat.
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kellua
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- (transitive, finance) To allow (the exchange value of a currency) to be determined by the markets.
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kelluttaa,
laskea kellumaan
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- (transitive) To cause something to be suspended in a fluid of greater density.
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kelluttaa,
laskea vesille
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- (intransitive, aviation) To remain airborne, without touching down, for an excessive length of time during landing, due to excessive airspeed during the landing flare.
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leijua
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- (transitive) To spread plaster over (a surface), using the tool called a float.
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levittää lastalla
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- (intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.
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liihottaa,
lipua,
liukua
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- (transitive) To use a float (rasp-like tool) upon.
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raspata
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- (transitive) To transport by float (vehicular trailer).
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uittaa
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- (transitive, finance) To issue or sell shares in a company (or units in a trust) to members of the public, followed by listing on a stock exchange.
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viedä pörssiin
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- (transitive, colloquial) To extend a short-term loan to.
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vipata
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float
noun
/floʊt/
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/fləʊt/
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- A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
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koho,
kelluke
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- (British) A small vehicle used for local deliveries, especially in the term milk float.
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akkukäyttöinen vaunu
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- (poker) A maneuver where a player calls on the flop or turn with a weak hand, with the intention of bluffing after a subsequent community card.
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floattaus
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- A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
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hierrin
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- A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.
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höyläraspi,
raspi
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- A soft beverage with a scoop of ice-cream floating in it.
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jäätelösooda
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- (insurance) Premiums taken in but not yet paid out.
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käteiskassa
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- (finance) Funds committed to be paid but not yet paid.
- (banking) The total amount of checks/cheques or other drafts written against a bank account but not yet cleared and charged against the account.
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maksamattomat varat
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- An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.
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paraatiauto
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- A small sum of money put in a cashier's till, or otherwise secured, at the start of business, to enable change to be made.
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pohjakassa
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- (finance, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries?) An 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.
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yleinen osakeanti
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floating
adjective
/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
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/ˈfləʊtɪŋ/
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kelluva
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- Not fixed in position, opinion etc.; free to move or drift.
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liikkuva
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