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Float

Floht

/ˈfloʊt/

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float

Dictionary meaning

An air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy.

Examples

  • Float data.
  • The government floated the ruble for a few months.

Synonyms: air bladder

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