float-waysadv.
/ˈfləʊtweɪz/, U.S. /ˈfloʊtˌweɪz/ rare.
In the manner of a float (or single-cut file), like a float.
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1773 Gentleman's Mag. 43 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.
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