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float
Verb
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When you float, it means that your density is lower than the density of the liquid you are in, which makes you be at the surface of the liquid.
As I have a light body, I always float when I go swimming.
float
Noun
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Something which stays on or near the surface of water or another liquid.
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A buoyant used to help balance in water or another liquid.
Attach the float and the weight to the fishing line, above the hook.
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A nicely decorated vehicle, to show in a parade or pageant.
That float covered in roses is very pretty.
sub
Noun
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Short for submarine.
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Short for submarine sandwich.
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Short for substitute.
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Short for subscription.
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Short for submissive.
sub
Verb
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To substitute for.
I subbed for an injured player during last night's game.
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To work as a substitute teacher, especially in primary and secondary education.
Now that I've retired from my full-time teaching job, I'll do some subbing from time to time to keep busy and earn a little extra money.
Ms. Smith subs for Mr. Jones' math class when he's sick.
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, To replace (a player) with a substitute.
He never really made a contribution to the match, so it was no surprise when he was subbed at half time.