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Definition float in British English

float noun

[countable] noun
/fləʊt/
1

an object used in fishing that floats on the water

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bait barb cockpit
1.1

an object that floats on the water and supports your body

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afloat adrift buoyant
2

a large vehicle decorated and driven as part of a parade

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4×4 4WD all-terrain vehicle
3

the first time that a company starts to sell its shares on the stock market

Example

The company directors made over £1 million each from the float.

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bear bearish bear market
4

a small extra amount of money in coins and notes, kept by a shop so that customers can be given change when they buy something

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aftermarket buyer’s market call
5

a soft drink with ice cream floating in it

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americano angostura barley water
Definition float in British English