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floating 1. (of an organ or part) displaced from the normal position or abnormally movable 2. Politics not definitely attached to one place or policy; uncommitted or unfixed 3. Machinery operating smoothly through being free from external constraints 4. (of an electronic circuit or device) not connected to a source of voltage How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The child released its hold on the mother's hand, and floating slowly upward, remained poised in midair--a softly glowing presence shining out of the dark background of the trees. The theory of the floating island, and the unapproachable sandbank, supported by minds little competent to form a judgment, was abandoned. And presently she saw it, a long way off, floating on the water like a toy-boat. |
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