Afloat /(ȧ*flōt")/

A·float

Afloat

adv. & a.
  1. Borne on the water; floating; on board ship.
    On such a full sea are we now afloat.
  2. Moving; passing from place to place; in general circulation; as, a rumor is afloat.
  3. Unfixed; moving without guide or control; adrift; as, our affairs are all afloat.
  4. Covered with water bearing floating articles; flooded; as, the decks are afloat.