A cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth.

A thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth. / Raw silk fibres. / The fibres covering a corncob etc.; the loose downy or silky material inside the husks of certain plants, such as beans.

To clean the area between the teeth using floss. / (slang, African-American Vernacular) To show off, especially by exhibiting one's wealth or talent. / To perform the floss dance move.

(UK) A small stream of water. / Fluid glass floating on iron in the puddling furnace, produced by the vitrification of oxides and earths which are present.

(Northern England, Scotland) The common rush (Juncus effusus).

Agent noun of float; one who or that which floats. / An employee of a company who does not have fixed tasks to do but fills in wherever needed, usually when someone else is away.

(US, slang) A cheap hotel or boarding house where many people sleep in large rooms.

To stay in a flophouse.

Alternative form of floating point.

(computing) Synonym of flop.