Topic: SWIMMING
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float2 [countable]
1TTC a large vehicle that is decorated to drive through the streets as part of a special event : 
We stood and watched the Carnival floats drive past.
vehicle
We stood and watched the Carnival floats drive past.2 a sweet drink that has ice cream floating in it
drink
American EnglishDFD
3DSO a small light object that floats on the surface of the water, used by people trying to catch fish to show where their line is
for fishing
4DSS a flat light object that you can rest part of your body on in water to help you learn to swim
for swimming
5BBT a small amount of money that someone in a shop keeps so that they have enough money to give change to people
money
6 a time when shares in a company are made available for people to buy for the first time [= flotation]
business
7 a time when you sit in a flotation tank in order to treat illness or injury, or to relax
