Translations for „float“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . float [floʊt, Brit fləʊt] VB intr

1. float boat:

float

flutuar

float (in air)

pairar

float (in liquid)

boiar

2. float (move aimlessly):

float

planar

3. float ECON:

float

flutuar

II . float [floʊt, Brit fləʊt] VB trans

1. float (keep afloat):

float

fazer flutuar

2. float (test out):

to float an idea/a plan

lançar uma ideia/um plano

III . float [floʊt, Brit fləʊt] N

1. float NAUT:

float

salva-vidas mf

2. float (in parade):

float

carro m alegórico

3. float Aus, Brit (cash):

float

troco m

Usage examples with float

to float an idea/a plan

lançar uma ideia/um plano

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

A float is used after the surface has been made level using a screed.

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Notice how the seemingly heavy ruffled skirts float with such ease when the model reaches the end of the runway.

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The segments float and the seeds may be dispersed on the water if they don't fall out immediately.

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A wood float or plastic float is used to rub down the walls.

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The truss model, set up to float free in the middeck, was analyzed to determine its behavior in weightlessness.

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This measure, however, was not enough, and the government was unable to hold this line, and decided to let the exchange rate float.

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Since the only connection between the asphalt paver and the screed is the tow arm, the screed can float vertically relative to the paver.

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Boats must contain 100 litres of flotation material, and it must be possible to float the boat with 700 litres of water on board.

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It was a compact mid-wing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats.

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It has two floats and the payload is located between them, acting as a third float.

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