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floating
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adjective
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
the ship is still floating
floating logs
floating seaweed
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adjective
not definitely committed to a party or policy
floating voters
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adjective
inclined to move or be moved about
a floating crap game
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adjective
(of a part of the body) not firmly connected; movable or out of normal position
floating ribs are not connected with the sternum
a floating kidney
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noun
the act of someone who floats on the water
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adjective
(= drifting, vagrant)
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another
a drifting double-dealer
the floating population
vagrant hippies of the sixties
harbor
Noun
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A harbor is some water in a curve of land where it's safe for boats because there are no big waves.
A ship in the harbor is safe -- but that is not what ships are for.
harbor
Verb
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To provide a harbor or safe place for something or someone.
The old docks once harbored all kinds of ships, but they have been closed for years now.
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To take refuge or shelter somewhere.
The ships harbor in the bay during the winter months.
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To hold onto an idea.
Sam has harbored resentment against Joe since Joe got the job they both applied for.