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float
float around
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floating

float·ing [ flṓting ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. not fixed into position: not fixed but moving around

2. medicine out of normal position: not in the normal place in the body, having moved out of position
a floating kidney

3. finance fluctuating in monetary value: free to fluctuate in exchange rate value in relation to other currencies
the floating euro

4. mechanical engineering operating smoothly: operating smoothly and without vibration

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