"armfloat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: armfloats [plural]
Etymology: From arm + float. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|arm|float|notext=1|type=exocentric}} arm + float Head templates: {{en-noun}} armfloat (plural armfloats)
  1. (swimming) Synonym of armband (“one of a pair of inflatable plastic bands, normally worn on the upper arms, to help the wearer (often a child) float in water and learn to swim”) Categories (topical): Swimming Synonyms: floaty, water wing, armband [synonym, synonym-of], arm-float, arm float

Inflected forms

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