Definitions for natantˈneɪt nt

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

na•tantˈneɪt nt(adj.)

  1. swimming; floating.

Origin of natant:

1700–10; < L natant-, s. of natāns, prp. of natāre to swim

Wiktionary

  1. natant(Adjective)

    floating or swimming (in water)

Webster Dictionary

  1. Natant(adj)

    floating in water, as the leaves of water lilies, or submersed, as those of many aquatic plants

  2. Natant(adj)

    placed horizontally across the field, as if swimmimg toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish


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