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   floater

   /ˈfləʊtə/

   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that floats: "floaters such as semi-submersible rigs"
   • ▪ (in sport) a ball that travels or is propelled lightly and effortlessly through the air: "a floater by Young gave the Hawks an 18-point lead"
   • 2. a loose particle within the eyeball which is apparent in one's field of vision: "symptoms include floaters, or small dark spots or lines across your vision"
   • 3. a person who frequently changes occupation or residence: informal North American "I'm a floater, a dreamer. I have always been like that"
   • ▪ a worker who is required to do a variety of tasks as the need for each arises: North American "floaters are common in hospitals, nursing homes, and pharmacies"
   • 4. an insurance policy covering loss of articles without specifying a location: US "a family floater policy"
   • 5. a floating voter: British "he uses his good looks and charm to convince the floaters to opt for Carlos"
   • 6. a mistake; a gaffe. informal, dated British

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