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ˈfloat-ways, adv. rare. [f. float n. (sense 16 b) + -ways.] In the manner of a float (or single-cut file), like a float.
1773Gentl. Mag. XLIII. 18 [Marbles] are chips of stone, which are put into an iron mill that goes in water. There are several partitions, with rasps within, cut floatways, not with teeth, so turn constantly round with great swiftness. |