Natant

[neitәnt]

Definition

(a.) Floating in water, as the leaves of water lilies, or submersed, as those of many aquatic plants.

(a.) Placed horizontally across the field, as if swimmimg toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish.

Editor: Moll

Definition

adj. floating on the surface as leaves of water-plants: (her.) in a horizontal position as if swimming.—n. Natā′tion swimming.—n.pl. Natatō′res the swimming-birds.—adj. Natatō′rial swimming: adapted to swim.—n. Natatō′rium a swimming-school.—adj. Nā′tatory pertaining to swimming: having the habit of swimming.

Checker: Phelps