Tending to float
1To float with the stream — Stream Stream (str[=e]m), n. [AS. stre[ a]m; akin to OFries. str[=a]m, OS. str[=o]m, D. stroom, G. strom, OHG. stroum, str[=u]m, Dan. & Sw. str[ o]m, Icel. straumr, Ir. sroth, Lith. srove, Russ. struia, Gr. ry sis a flowing, rei^n to flow, Skr.… …
2eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …
3floaty — adjective (floatier; est) Date: circa 1608 1. tending to float ; buoyant 2. light and billowy < a floaty gown > …
4buoyant — buoyantly, adv. /boy euhnt, booh yeuhnt/, adj. 1. tending to float in a fluid. 2. capable of keeping a body afloat, as a liquid. 3. not easily depressed; cheerful. 4. cheering or invigorating. [1570 80; BUOY + ANT] Syn. 3. happy, lighthearted,… …
5buoyant — a. 1. Tending to float, light. 2. Cheerful, hopeful, lively, sprightly, vivacious, animated, spirited, joyful, joyous, gay, blithe, blithesome, jocund, sportive, elated, jubilant, in good spirits, in high spirits, full of life, full of spirit …
6buoyant — buoy•ant [[t]ˈbɔɪ ənt, ˈbu yənt[/t]] adj. 1) tending to float in a fluid 2) capable of keeping a body afloat, as a liquid 3) not easily depressed; cheerful 4) cheering or invigorating • Etymology: 1570–80 buoy′ant•ly, adv …
7buoyant — /ˈbɔɪənt / (say boyuhnt) adjective 1. tending to float or rise in a fluid. 2. capable of keeping a body afloat, as a liquid. 3. not easily depressed; cheerful. 4. cheering or invigorating. 5. (of production levels, prices, etc.) having the… …
8Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …
9USS William B. Preston (DD-344) — USS William B. Preston (DD 344/AVP 20/AVD 7) was a Clemson class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for William B. Preston. William B. Preston was laid down on 18 November 1918 at the Norfolk Navy Yard,… …
10ship — shipless, adj. shiplessly, adv. /ship/, n., v., shipped, shipping. n. 1. a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines. 2. Naut. a. a sailing vessel square rigged on all of three or more masts, having jibs, staysails, and a… …
