Float and Sweep

Float

Float verb - To rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air.

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Sweep and float are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sweep" instead a verb "Float".

Nearby Words: floating, floated, floater, floatable, floaty

Sweep verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

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Float and sweep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Float" instead a verb "Sweep".

Nearby Words: sweeping, sweeper

eyes	float eyes	sweep eyes
enemies	float enemies	sweep enemies

It could smash any ship man dared float on it, or sweep it away, never to be heard of again.

Source: Sea Monster

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