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float verb

  /floʊt/ , /fləʊt/
  • (intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
  • To be supported by a liquid of greater density, such that part (of the object or substance) remains above the surface.
  • (intransitive) To be capable of floating.
 drijven
  • (transitive) To cause to drift gently through the air, to waft.
 zweven
  • (intransitive) To move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating.
 meedrijven
  • (transitive) To propose (an idea) for consideration.
 te water laten, voorstellen
  • (intransitive) To move in a fluid manner.
  • (intransitive) To automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.
 vloeien

float noun

  /floʊt/ , /fləʊt/
  • A buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.
 vlot, dobber
  • An elaborately decorated trailer or vehicle, intended for display in a parade or pageant.
 praalwagen
  • A tool similar to a rasp, used in various trades.
 rasp, vijl
  • A sort of trowel used for finishing concrete surfaces or smoothing plaster.
 soort truweel, vlottende kommagetal
coke float
drijver
float in
binnendrijven
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