float

As nouns the difference between float and wharf

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while wharf is a man-made landing place for ships on a shore or river bank.

As a verb float

is (lb) of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

In intransitive terms the difference between moor and float

is that moor is to cast anchor or become fastened while float is to automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.

In transitive terms the difference between moor and float

is that moor is to secure or fix firmly while float is to use a float (tool).

As verbs the difference between float and sink

is that float is (lb) of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface while sink is to move or be moved into something .

As nouns the difference between float and sink

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while sink is a basin used for holding water for washing.

As nouns the difference between float and sloat

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while sloat is a narrow piece of timber that holds together large pieces; a slat.

As a verb float

is (lb) of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

Flota is a descendant of float.

As nouns the difference between float and flota

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while flota is a fleet, especially a fleet of Spanish ships which formerly sailed every year from Cadiz to Vera Cruz, in Mexico, to transport to Spain products from Spanish America.

As a verb float

is of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

As verbs the difference between float and gloat

is that float is of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface while gloat is to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

As nouns the difference between float and gloat

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while gloat is an act or instance of gloating.

In intransitive terms the difference between float and bloat

is that float is to automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change while bloat is to become distended; to swell up.

In obsolete terms the difference between float and bloat

is that float is the act of flowing; flux; flow while bloat is bloated.

As an adjective bloat is

bloated.

As verbs the difference between float and flout

is that float is of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface while flout is to express contempt for the rules by word or action.

As nouns the difference between float and flout

is that float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid while flout is the act by which something is flouted.

In obsolete terms the difference between flat and float

is that flat is a dull fellow; a simpleton while float is the act of flowing; flux; flow.

In intransitive terms the difference between flat and float

is that flat is to become flat or flattened; to sink or fall to an even surface while float is to automatically adjust a parameter as related parameters change.

As nouns the difference between flat and float

is that flat is an area of level ground while float is a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

As verbs the difference between flat and float

is that flat is to make a flat call; to call without raising while float is of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

As an adjective flat

is having no variations in height.

As an adverb flat

is so as to be flat.

As a verb float is

(lb) of an object or substance, to be supported by a liquid of greater density than the object so as that part of the object or substance remains above the surface.

As a noun float is

a buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.