Definition of floating

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Floating (n.) Floating threads. See Floating threads, above..

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Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to skim milk; to skim broth..
Natation :: Natation (n.) The act of floating on the water; swimming.
Mote :: Mote (n.) A small particle, as of floating dust; anything proverbially small; a speck..
Water Dog :: Water dog () A small floating cloud, supposed to indicate rain..
Water Lily :: Water lily () A blossom or plant of any species of the genus Nymphaea, distinguished for its large floating leaves and beautiful flowers. See Nymphaea..
Hover :: Hover (v. i.) To hang fluttering in the air, or on the wing; to remain in flight or floating about or over a place or object; to be suspended in the air above something..
Gossamer :: Gossamer (n.) A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders..
Draw :: Draw (v. i.) To sink in water; to require a depth for floating.
Moted :: Moted (a.) Filled with motes, or fine floating dust; as, the air..
Floss :: Floss (n.) Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present..
Floating :: Floating (n.) The second coat of three-coat plastering.
Superfluities :: Superfluitant (a.) Floating above or on the surface.
Iceberg :: Iceberg (n.) A large mass of ice, generally floating in the ocean..
Cymophanous :: Cymophanous (a.) Having a wavy, floating light; opalescent; chatoyant..
Watch :: Watch (v. i.) To serve the purpose of a watchman by floating properly in its place; -- said of a buoy.
Downstream :: Downstream (adv.) Down the stream; as, floating downstream..
Sea Apple :: Sea apple () The fruit of a West Indian palm (Manicaria Plukenetii), often found floating in the sea..
Navigerous :: Navigerous (a.) Bearing ships; capable of floating vessels.
Displacement :: Displacement (n.) The quantity of anything, as water, displaced by a floating body, as by a ship, the weight of the displaced liquid being equal to that of the displacing body..
Filtration :: Filtration (n.) The act or process of filtering; the mechanical separation of a liquid from the undissolved particles floating in it.
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