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Pontoon, an airtight flotation device
following objects that make use of nautical floats. A pontoon boat is a flattish boat that relies on nautical floats for buoyancy. Common boat designs
Float_(nautical)
Type of float for fishing nets
majority of the colored floats available for sale today are replicas. Float (nautical) Witch ball Beachcombing for Japanese Glass Floats by Amos L. Wood (Binford
Glass_float
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up float in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Float may refer to: Lowboy (trailer), called a float in Eastern Canada usage Float (parade) Float (sculpture)
Float
Vehicle that works on land and on/under water
passports. Amphibian aircraft Amphibious automobile Amphibious excavator Float (nautical) Ekranoplan Paddle Hanlon, Mike (28 February 2007). "Killer amphibious
Amphibious_vehicle
This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water
Glossary of nautical terms (A–L)
Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(A–L)
Topics referred to by the same term
dictionary. Pontoon may refer to: Float (nautical), an air-filled structure providing buoyancy Any of various objects that float on pontoons, including: Pontoon
Pontoon
Flat-bottomed watercraft for transport of bulk goods
Barlow Container on barge Dory, another type of flat-bottomed boat Float (nautical) Hughes Mining Barge Mobro 4000 Pusher and Tug boat, both used to move
Barge
Determining depth of water beneath a ship or in a tank
In nautical terms, the word sound is used to describe the process of determining the depth of water in a tank or under a ship. Tanks are sounded to determine
Sound_(nautical)
Unit of speed
The knot (/nɒt/) is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, exactly 1.852 km/h (approximately 1.151 mph or 0.514 m/s). The ISO standard symbol
Knot_(unit)
This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water
Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z)
Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(M–Z)
Worst-case loaded draft a ship can have
warmer, thus expands slightly, losing density. This effect causes ships to float deeper in the water. Summer draft is the opposite of light ship condition
Summer_draft
Art, competence, and knowledge of operating a craft on water
including a basic knowledge of ship recognition, a basic understanding of nautical terms, ship structure and naval architecture and cargo operations, specific
Seamanship
angled to make a bow on the front of NLP barges or a ramp as needed. Float (nautical) Rhino ferry Captain John N. Laycock, NHHC, U.S.Navy Seabee Museum
Navy_lighterage_pontoon
Unplanned drop in the pressure of a sealed system
Underwater Preserve Association Karst Underwater Research Nautical Archaeology Program Nautical Archaeology Society Naval Air Command Sub Aqua Club PADI
Uncontrolled_decompression
Type of floating bridge
ponton bridge), also known as a floating bridge, is a bridge that uses floats or shallow-draft boats to support a continuous deck for pedestrian and vehicle
Pontoon_bridge
Region of the North Atlantic Ocean
north and 40° and 70° west and is approximately 1,100 kilometres (600 nautical miles) wide by 3,200 km (1,750 nmi) long. Bermuda is near the western fringes
Sargasso_Sea
Ship
Chinese float-on/float-off ship Zhenhua 33 (Revitalize China 33) is a military/civilian dual use semi-submersible ship (AKF) built in the People’s Republic
Zhenhua_33
Public college in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, US
university was initially established on June 11, 1891, as the Massachusetts Nautical Training School, the result of an act passed by the state legislature.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts_Maritime_Academy
Specific kinds of property lost or abandoned at sea
various types of property lost or abandoned at sea. The words have specific nautical meanings, with legal consequences in the law of admiralty and marine salvage
Flotsam, jetsam, lagan and derelict
Flotsam,_jetsam,_lagan_and_derelict
Shipwreck in the North Atlantic Ocean
a depth of about 12,500 feet (2,100 fathoms; 3,800 metres), about 325 nautical miles (370 miles; 600 kilometres) south-southeast off the coast of Newfoundland
Wreck_of_the_Titanic
Projecting structure on a boat
a crane that lifts heavy loads. An outrigger describes any contraposing float rigging beyond the side (gunwale) of a boat to improve the vessel's stability
Outrigger
Water-borne conveyance
impracticable due to the risks of exposure to the crew. Boats and ships, which float by having the submergible part of their structure exclude water with a waterproof
Watercraft
Island in the Persian Gulf
Island Area in Kuwait". Elsewedy Electric. March 2021. "Kuwait's MEW to float tender for transmission stations". Zawya. 23 March 2021. "Elsewedy unit
Bubiyan_Island
Leisure activity involving boats
stored at home and carried to the water on boat trailers, where they are floated from launch ramps leading down into the water. Some marinas will also offer
Boating
Family of utility transport aircraft
Whitney Canada PT6A tractor turboprop and has a fixed tricycle landing gear, floats, or skis. By 2022, 3,000 had been delivered and 24 million flight hours
Cessna_208_Caravan
Plan in case something unexpected occurs
Underwater Preserve Association Karst Underwater Research Nautical Archaeology Program Nautical Archaeology Society Naval Air Command Sub Aqua Club PADI
Contingency_plan
(2019). "Naval Ram Collection". The Nautical Archaeology Digital Library. Retrieved 1 August 2023. Denny, Mark (2009). Float Your Boat!: The Evolution and Science
Ships_of_ancient_Rome
Historical commune in the western suburbs of Paris
the eponymous racecourse (inaugurated in 1857), weddings on large white floats, and lovers of guinguettes and balls. After the war, the National Guard
History_of_Suresnes
Salt lake in Saskatchewan, Canada
Sea (300-400 ppt) and five times that of the ocean, allowing bathers to float easily. It has a specific gravity of 1.06. Little Manitou Lake "is one of
Little_Manitou_Lake
Type of boat designed for transporting amphibious forces and cargo to shore
intercoastal waterways). They can be self-deployed or transported aboard a float-on/float-off vessel. They are classed for full ocean service and one-man engine
Landing_craft_utility
American reality television series episodes
appraised include a 1787 Swedish carriage strongbox; a pirate ship parade float that Chumlee appraises; a collection of one-ounce silver art bars from the
List_of_Pawn_Stars_episodes
1966 crewed spaceflight within NASA's Gemini program
spaceflight of all time (includes X-15 flights over 100 kilometers (62 miles; 54 nautical miles)). During the mission, flown by command pilot John Young and pilot
Gemini_10
sink almost immediately. The 45-meter (148 ft) stern section upended and floated until about 02:00 hrs on 9 June before sinking a few hundred feet south
List of maritime disasters in World War II
List_of_maritime_disasters_in_World_War_II
Buoy towed by a scuba diver to indicate position
A surface marker buoy, SMB, dive float or simply a blob is a buoy used by scuba divers, at the end of a line from the diver, intended to indicate the
Surface_marker_buoy
Airport in Manitoba, Canada
Flin Flon Airport (IATA: YFO, ICAO: CYFO) is located 8 nautical miles (15 km; 9.2 mi) southeast of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada, in the community of Bakers
Flin_Flon_Airport
Australian icebreaking research vessel
hull had been completed. In September 2018, the hull was successfully floated in the building dock and taken to the outfitting quay. It was then towed
RSV_Nuyina
Place in Hawaii, United States
Port Allen is a populated place at Hanapepe Bay, 20 nautical miles from Nawiliwili, in Kauaʻi County, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Originally named ʻEleʻele
Port_Allen,_Hawaii
Index of articles associated with the same name
Heavy-lift ship, which partially submerge to allow their cargo (another ship) to float into place for transport Narco-submarine, some of which remained partially
Semi-submersible
Free-diving self-propelled deep-sea submersible
bathysphere, but suspended below a float rather than from a surface cable, as in the classic bathysphere design. The float is filled with gasoline because
Bathyscaphe
Extension of a boat's keel at the back, also a surfboard's fin
in the U.S. It has been used for the vertical fin on seaplane hulls and floats. The wear-bar on the bottom of snowmobile ski may also be called a skeg
Skeg
American anthropologist and art collector (1938–1961)
Wassing: "I think I can make it." According to Wassing, Rockefeller created a float for himself out of a jerry can and the boat's gas tank, took a compass and
Michael_Rockefeller
Indian Navy aircraft carrier
ship's design began in 1999. The keel was laid in 2009. The carrier was floated out of dry dock in December 2011 and launched in August 2013. Basin trials
INS_Vikrant_(2013)
2007 studio album by Modest Mouse
their last with founding member and bassist Eric Judy. It has a strong nautical theme and was originally envisioned as a concept album about a boat crew
We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank
We_Were_Dead_Before_the_Ship_Even_Sank
Multihull boat
multihull boat that comprises a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls (or "floats") which are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. Most modern trimarans
Trimaran
Soviet passenger ship which sank near the port of Novorossiysk, Russia in 1986
Admiral Nakhimov after that was able to float with only one compartment flooded, while most other ships could float with at least two filled with water.
SS_Admiral_Nakhimov
Type of drawbridge used for moving vehicles on and off a ferry
passenger walkways. To ensure that the rail tracks on the train ferry or car float and the linkspan align precisely it is necessary for the ship to have a
Linkspan
hospitality staff in addition to the usual ship's crew. They cater to nautical tourists, with recent vessels being described as "balcony-laden floating
List_of_largest_cruise_ships
Royal Navy aircraft carrier class
jump in November 2013. Queen Elizabeth was christened on 4 July 2014, and floated-out on 17 July 2014. On 26 June 2017, the new carrier left Rosyth for the
Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carrier
Queen_Elizabeth-class_aircraft_carrier
Crane-like device used on a ship
also includes the hydrostatic system many lifeboats use now. For this, a float is raised up and engages the release once the craft is in the water to the
Davit
Studios 505 Games Unreleased Feb 13, 2017 Feb 13, 2017 Ben-Hur Racing action Float Hybrid Krome Studios AOL Unreleased Unreleased Aug 9, 2016 Bless Unleashed
List_of_Xbox_One_games_(A–L)
Rope tied to a boat
small boat, and used for tying up or towing. Ideally, the painter should float. If used on a boat with a propeller, the length of the painter should be
Painter_(rope)
Cruise line based in Florida
maximizes “billboard value” visibility of the red Virgin logo, visible up to 2 nautical miles away. A fourth ship was ordered in October 2018 for delivery in 2023
Virgin_Voyages
Brevity code for NATO communications
aircraft).[A/S] [AIR-MAR] FLAVOR Visually identified nationality of a CONTACT. FLOAT(ING) Expand(ing) the formation laterally within visual limits to maintain
Multi-service tactical brevity code
Multi-service_tactical_brevity_code
2023 maritime disaster
the time. In 1985, Robert Ballard located the wreck of the Titanic 320 nautical miles (590 km; 370 mi) from the coast of Newfoundland. The Titanic's wreck
Titan_submersible_implosion
Japanese reconnaissance floatplane
reduce drag. It had a single main float under the fuselage and two stabilizing floats under the wings. The stabilizing floats were designed to retract into
Kawanishi_E15K_Shiun
Boat used to service larger ships
marine Maritime history Shipping line Dry cargo Barge Bulk carrier Car float Chain boat Coastal trading vessel Collier Container ship Heavy-lift ship
Ship's_tender
Boat with a flat bottom
of Oak written by David Garrick during 1759. Barge Bateau Bull boat Car float Coracle Currach Dory Durham boat Dutch barge Flatboat Gondola Johnboat Keelboat
Flat-bottomed_boat
Boat with one or more lateral support floats
Outrigger boats are various watercraft featuring one or more lateral support floats known as outriggers, which are fastened to one or both sides of the main
Outrigger_boat
Planned Royal Caribbean cruise ship
the ship's construction. On September 2, 2025, Legend of the Seas was floated out and the ship head to the outfitting pier, where construction was completed
Legend_of_the_Seas
British WWII amphibious swimming tank
erecting a canvas 'flotation screen' around the tank, which enabled it to float in water. 'Duplex drive' refers to the fitted propellers allowing propulsion
DD_tank
1997 studio album by Ween
Records on June 24, 1997. It is a multi-genre concept album with a dark nautical theme, with several songs incorporating elements from psychedelia and/or
The_Mollusk
Planned Indian aircraft carrier class
started in 2008, and the keel was laid in February 2009. The carrier was floated out of its dry dock on 29 December 2011, launched on 12 August 2013 and
Vikrant-class aircraft carrier
Vikrant-class_aircraft_carrier
Adeola Adeosun (October 12, 2025). "Alaska Storm Leaves 20 Missing as Homes Float Away in Delta Villages". Newsweek. Retrieved October 13, 2025. Klecka, Joey
2025_Pacific_typhoon_season
Ongoing armed conflict in West Asia
April 2026. "Israel hits Iran's South Pars petrochemical plant as mediators float new ceasefire proposal". The Washington Post. 6 April 2026. ISSN 0190-8286
2026_Iran_war
Event causing a ship to wreck
large air spaces of the vessel (known as downflooding). For the ship to float, the normally submerged parts of the hull must be watertight, but the upper
Shipwrecking
expeditions. The researchers employed a remote camera system suspended from floats at the surface on a long-line of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). The system consisted
List of giant squid specimens and sightings (2001–2014)
List_of_giant_squid_specimens_and_sightings_(2001–2014)
Scheduled and charter airline based in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
as well as other Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia, exclusively with float planes. As of September 2019 Seair Seaplanes serves the following destinations
Seair_Seaplanes
Woodworking joint
(1998). "The Uluburun Shipwreck: An Overview". The International Journal of Nautical Archaeology. 27 (3): 210. doi:10.1111/j.1095-9270.1998.tb00803.x. Pegged
Mortise_and_tenon
Docking facility for a ferry
ferry. A similar structure called a barge slip receives a barge or car float that is used to carry wheeled vehicles across a body of water. Often a ferry
Ferry_slip
Batangas. Of 388 passengers aboard, an estimated 150 died. Passengers floated in the sea for more than 12 hours before rescuers were able to reach the
List of maritime disasters in the 20th century
List_of_maritime_disasters_in_the_20th_century
American businessman and sailor
Koch's collection of maritime memorabilia includes model ships, antique nautical instruments, and paintings of ships and seascapes. A 2005 show at the Museum
Bill_Koch_(businessman)
Coastal submarine class of the Kriegsmarine
used to accommodate additional diesel storage tanks. The diesel oil would float atop the saddle tanks. As oil was consumed, water would gradually fill the
Type_II_submarine
Class of cargo ship
suitable basis for an "ESD 'Lite'", with the design modified into a float-on/float-off vessel that could be built for US$500 million per ship. As part
Expeditionary_Transfer_Dock
Royal Research Ship operated by the British Antarctic Survey
planned cruising speed of 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) with a range of 19,000 nautical miles (35,000 km; 22,000 mi) at that speed. She is capable of carrying
RRS_Sir_David_Attenborough
Historical process by which the lower River Thames was turned into a tidal canal
behind the walls. But sometimes, as the tide rose, the animals seemed to float up into plain view. Some thought the Isle of Dogs itself was rising on the
Embanking_of_the_tidal_Thames
1846 Mormon pioneer expedition to Alta California
the remainder of the journey. Casks of clean water from a stream were floated out to the ship, refreshing the depleted water compartments with 18,000
Voyage_of_the_Brooklyn_Saints
Close-in weapon system
developed to provide ship defense against small vessel threats and other "floaters" in littoral waters and to improve the weapon's performance against slower
Phalanx_CIWS
has a specific job, which is indicated by the color of their deck jersey, float coat and helmet. Rank is also denoted by the pattern of pants worn by flight
Modern United States Navy carrier air operations
Modern_United_States_Navy_carrier_air_operations
US Navy guided-missile destroyer class
October 2020. McLeary, Paul (22 October 2020). "Signaling China, White House Floats Putting Hypersonic Missiles On Destroyers". Breaking Defense. Archived from
Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
List of superstitions particular to sailors and boating
universal. In the 19th century Admiral William Henry Smyth, writing in his nautical lexicon The Sailor's Word-Book, described Friday as The Dies Infaustus
Sailors'_superstitions
1994 maritime disaster on Baltic Sea
Retrieved 21 October 2007. "Simplified Voyage Data Recorders– Why choose float free". Archived from the original on 12 November 2007. Retrieved 22 October
Sinking_of_the_MS_Estonia
Official authority for lighthouses in England and Wales
Royal) in the jubilee flotilla. On 8 November 2014, Trinity House entered a float for the annual Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London, consisting of a
Trinity_House
Vista-class cruise ship
325 tons, were then added. The completed hull with superstructure was floated out on 15 January 2007, after having a bottle of Prosecco smashed against
MS_Queen_Victoria
Class of 1920s German light cruisers
carried two Heinkel He 60 biplane float planes, replaced later in the decade with two Arado Ar 196 monoplane float planes. Only one aircraft could be
Königsberg-class cruiser (1927)
Königsberg-class_cruiser_(1927)
Sinking of Argentinian ship during Falklands War
and Julián tactical zones, around 100 nautical miles (190 km; 120 mi) east of Isla de los Estados and 35 nautical miles (65 km; 40 mi) south of the TEZ
Sinking of ARA General Belgrano
Sinking_of_ARA_General_Belgrano
System of external flotation to raise a ship in the water
increased displaced volume provided by the camels allows the system to float at a reduced draught. The ship camel was invented in 1690 by the Dutchman
Ship_camel
smashed into her No.3 five-inch gun disabling the weapon. At that time seven float biplanes made their way to the area and homed in on the burning Morrison
List of U.S. Navy ships sunk or damaged in action during World War II
List_of_U.S._Navy_ships_sunk_or_damaged_in_action_during_World_War_II
Imperial Japanese Battleship class
loss of much of Japan's aircraft carrier fleet by 1943, a proposal was floated that would have converted both vessels into hybrid battleship-carriers
Fusō-class_battleship
Retrieved April 17, 2026. Tasker, John Paul (September 30, 2025). "Trump again floats Canada joining the U.S. as the 51st state". CBC. Retrieved April 17, 2026
American expansionism under Donald Trump
American_expansionism_under_Donald_Trump
2024 South Korean charging of president
Retrieved 27 December 2024. Son, Ji-hyoung (21 March 2025). "Opposition parties float motion to impeach acting President Choi Sang-mok". The Korea Herald. Archived
Impeachment_of_Yoon_Suk_Yeol
Stealth trimaran fast attack craft of Indonesian Navy
Lundin Industry Invest and designed by LOMOcean Marine. Shortly after being floated out, on 28 September 2012, KRI Klewang was destroyed by fire while being
Klewang-class fast attack craft
Klewang-class_fast_attack_craft
Techniques requiring specific equipment and procedures
Recreational breath-hold divers in basic equipment with floats and catch bags suitable for collecting lobster or shellfish
Modes_of_underwater_diving
Optical phenomenon
in its appearance. Sometimes a Fata Morgana causes a ship to appear to float inside the waves, at other times an inverted ship appears to sail above
Fata_Morgana_(mirage)
Pacific typhoon in 2025
missing. On October 3, a broad area of convection developed about 264 nautical miles (489 km; 304 mi) southeast of Iwo Jima, Japan, with flaring convection
Typhoon_Halong_(2025)
Underwater fishing implement
come in a number of varieties including threaded, break-away and lined. Floats and buoys are common accessories when targeting larger fish. The basic components
Speargun
Class of Chinese guided-missile frigates
diesels, 29.12 MW (39,050 hp) total, 2 shafts Speed 28 knots Range 5,000 nautical miles (5,800 mi; 9,300 km) Armament 1 × 100 mm gun PJE-087B 1 × 30 mm H/PJ-11
Type_054B_frigate
Place in Buenos Aires, Argentina
wide, with a 10 by 20 meter point to fish from. It is made from wood, can float from 4 to 6 meters high, with street lighting, cabins for rent, and public
Mar_del_Tuyú
British passenger liner that sank in 1912
484 nautical miles (557 mi; 896 km); the following day, 519 nautical miles (597 mi; 961 km); and by noon on the final day of the voyage, 546 nautical miles
Titanic
1912 maritime disaster
Titanic called at Cherbourg Harbour in north-western France, a journey of 80 nautical miles (148 km; 92 mi), where she took on passengers. Her next port of call
Sinking_of_the_Titanic
US military unit
contiguous waters performed by officers qualified in survey technique. Some nautical charts to this date of infrequently encountered areas and islands still
United States Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion
United_States_Marine_Corps_Amphibious_Reconnaissance_Battalion
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, British, Christian, English, French, Gaelic, Greek, Indian, Muslim, Tamil, Traditional
Attractive; Fair; Good Looking; Little Rock; Rock; Comely; Light; Buoyant; Float; Buoyant or Float
Boy/Male
Muslim
Afloat, Buoyant
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Flat Meadow
Girl/Female
Biblical
Even-tempered, flat country.
Boy/Male
French
From the flat land.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
A Float; Buoyant
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese
Flat Grassland
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname from Middle English fÅde ‘child’, literally ‘that which is fed’, from Old English fÅda ‘food’.
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Flat Meadow
Boy/Male
Japanese
Flat and level field.
Boy/Male
Native American
Flat iron.
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Flat Clearing
Girl/Female
American, Australian
Flat Clearing
Boy/Male
Indian
Afloat, Buoyant
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
A Float; Buoyant
Boy/Male
French
From the flat land.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
A float buoyant
Boy/Male
Greek
Flat footed.
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Flat Meadow
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Flat Meadow
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Happiness joy
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Dotson.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Latin
One who Carries Goods; Gatekeeper; Keeper of the Gate
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Goddess
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Tsibown, ZIBEON means "versi-colored." In the bible, this is the name of the father of Anah and a son of Seir.
Boy/Male
Irish
Irish form of John meaning “â€God’s gracious gift.â€â€ Shane is a very popular variant of the name in Northern Ireland in memory of Shane O’Neill whose forces won notable victories over the armies of Queen Elizabeth 1st in the sixteenth century.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Remaining in Peace; Victorious in Happiness
Male
Greek
(θάνατος) Greek myth name of a god of death, THANATOS means "death."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu
Supreme Joy
Boy/Male
Biblical
Our sons.
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
FLOAT NAUTICAL
superl.
Unanimated; dull; uninteresting; without point or spirit; monotonous; as, a flat speech or composition.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Float
v. t.
To pass over and level the surface of with a float while the plastering is kept wet.
superl.
Lacking liveliness of commercial exchange and dealings; depressed; dull; as, the market is flat.
n.
Something broad and flat in form
n.
A broad, flat, wooden bar; a slat or sloat.
n.
A flat-bottomed boat, without keel, and of small draught.
adv. & a.
Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat.
adv.
In a flat manner; directly; flatly.
v. t.
To make flat; to flatten; to level.
superl.
Tasteless; stale; vapid; insipid; dead; as, fruit or drink flat to the taste.
v. i.
To become flat, or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface.
v. i.
Anything which floats or rests on the surface of a fluid, as to sustain weight, or to indicate the height of the surface, or mark the place of, something.
v. t.
To cause to float; to cause to rest or move on the surface of a fluid; as, the tide floated the ship into the harbor.
v. i.
The hollow, metallic ball of a self-acting faucet, which floats upon the water in a cistern or boiler.
v. i.
A float board. See Float board (below).
superl.
Below the true pitch; hence, as applied to intervals, minor, or lower by a half step; as, a flat seventh; A flat.
adv. & a.
Moving; passing from place to place; in general circulation; as, a rumor is afloat.
n.
The flat part, or side, of anything; as, the broad side of a blade, as distinguished from its edge.
superl.
Not sharp or shrill; not acute; as, a flat sound.