Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flote

verb
/floʊt/
Definition
A flote is a term that can refer to a type of floating device or a variant spelling of ‘float’.
Examples
  • The boat began to flote gently on the water.
  • She learned how to flote effortlessly while swimming.
  • After the flood, many objects began to flote down the river.
Meaning
To flote means to remain on the surface of a liquid without sinking.
Synonyms
  • Float
  • Drift
  • Hover
  • Bouy