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Meaning of "flotel" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FLOTEL

From float + hotel.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF FLOTEL

fləʊˈtɛl


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLOTEL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flotel is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLOTEL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Flotel

Flotel, a portmanteau of the terms floating hotel, refers to the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms. Flotels are used as hotels on rivers or in harbour areas, or as accommodation of working people, especially in the offshore oil industry.

Definition of flotel in the English dictionary

The definition of flotel in the dictionary is an oil rig or boat used as accommodation for workers in off-shore oil fields.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLOTEL

artel · bagatelle · boatel · botel · brocatel · brocatelle · cartel · clientele · Courtelle · dentelle · floatel · foretell · hotel · immortelle · Martel · moschatel · motel · muscatel · pointelle · retell

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLOTEL

flota · flotage · flotant · flotation · flotation bags · flotation chamber · flotation collar · flotation compartment · flotation tank · flote · flote grass · flotilla · Flotow · flotsam · flounce · flounced · flouncing · flouncy · flounder · flour

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLOTEL

aparthotel · betel · Datel · dentel · family hotel · five-star hotel · hostel · intel · Keitel · kittel · listel · love hotel · mantel · pastel · pentel · private hotel · resort hotel · trust hotel · welfare hotel · youth hostel

Synonyms and antonyms of flotel in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flotel» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF FLOTEL

Find out the translation of flotel to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of flotel from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flotel» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

flotel
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

flotel
570 millions of speakers
en

English

flotel
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

flotel
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

flotel
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Флотель
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Flotel
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

flotel
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

flotel
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Flotel
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

flotel
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

flotel
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

flotel
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Flotel
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

flotel
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

flotel
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लोटल
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Flotel
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

Flotel
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Flotel
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

флотель
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

flotel
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Flotel
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flotel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Flotel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flotell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flotel

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLOTEL»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of flotel
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flotel

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLOTEL»

Discover the use of flotel in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flotel and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Orange Coast Magazine
The flotel was next. Flying from Quito down to the Upper Amazon Basin, they boarded a bus for a hair- raising 60-mile ride through the jungle, crossing rivers by dilapidated ferry boats, and making the last leg of the journey by dugout canoe .
2
Ecuador's Amazon Region
Flotel Francisco de Orellana is a world-renowned 140-foot riverboat that cruises along the Río Aguarico and some of the most pristine sections of the Cuyabeno Reserve. The Flotel is a wonderful alternative means of exploring the largest ...
Peter Krahenbuhl, 2009
3
Cruise Travel
while fleeing from some "bad" Indians a few hundred years ago. It seems he was paddling for his skin, heading down the Napo River when he made a wrong turn. Today, the Spaniard's accident spawns another Amazon cruise ship — Flotel ...
4
Indigenous Ecotourism: Sustainable Development and Management
Napo, Ecuador Quechua Loan Playas de Cuyabeno 1996 Napo, Ecuador Quechua Transturi wages-Flotel Orellana Sani Lodge 1995? Napo, Ecuador Quechua Ecuador Verde (volunteers) RICANCIE Network 1993 Napo, Ecuador Quechua ...
Heather Zeppel, 2006
5
Proceedings
Site Specific Work Procedures Chevron Installation Contractor Drilling Contractor Others Safety Orientation General safety orientation and site specific vessel orientation for Derrick Barge, Flotel and the SPAR General safety orientation and  ...
6
Admiralty Jurisdiction and Practice
2.21 In Addison v Denholm Ship Management53 a ''flotel'' was held to be a ship. A flotel is a complex semi-submersible structure, essentially rectangular in plan view, comprising a platform attached by legs to pontoons to enable it to float.
Nigel Meeson, John Kimbell, 2013
7
Boating
FLOTEL FLOTEL Available in lengths of 21'8", 27'8" and 32'8". Triple-hull boat is of aluminum with duraply decks. Cabin is built to owner's specification. MFR., Flotel, 1 Main St., Richmond, Ind. GRAFTON BOAT WORKS 32' DRIFT-A-LONG ...
8
Chembers 21 Century Dictionary
flotel. floodwall o- noun a wall built as protection against floods from the sea, a river, etc. floodway c* noun an artificial passage to direct floodwater away from an endangered area, eg an overflowing dam, a town, etc. floor /fb:(r)/ o noun 1 the ...
Allied
9
Bradt Travel Guide the Amazon: The Bradt Travel Guide
ORGANISED BOAT TRAVEL Fremen Tours provide Bolivia's only floating hotel, the Flotel Reina de Enin. Comfortable but simple, the Reina de Enin travels a circular route along the Mamore and Ibare rivers taking in evergreen riverside forest, ...
Roger Harris, Peter Hutchison, 2007
10
When Brazil Was Modern: A Guide to Architecture 1928-1960
Houl. da. Bahia. 1951. ^. Flotel. Ptaca Dois de lolho. 2 l Campo Gtaode. Salvadoi. BA Paolo Rihcim gtadoated io 1926. the yeat io which Locio Costa pmposed wide-taogiog tefotm of the Nattooal School of Fioe Atts. The Hotel da Bahia was the ...
‎2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLOTEL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flotel is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Drilling imminent on Catcher in North Sea
... “walk-to-work” vessel is providing continuity of resources on the new Solan field platform until the larger Regalia flotel arrives in early August. «Offshore Oil and Gas Magazine, Jul 15»
2
Premier Oil cuts operating costs by 30%, closes in on Solan and …
The company said: “With the Victory flotel on location in the second quarter, Premier was able to make significant progress towards achieving ... «Energy Voice, Jul 15»
3
Cosco Agrees to Defer Delivery of a Semisub Floatel to Axis Offshore
Ltd., and Singapore-based Axis Offshore Pte Ltd. reached an agreement to defer delivery of a harsh environment semisubmersible flotel to ... «Rigzone, Jul 15»
4
Goa's off-shore casino industry in limbo for 15 years
It could employ it on the Royal Flotel, but perhaps held back by the sensitive nature of the subject on hand. The Pride group operates casinos ... «Hindu Business Line, Jul 15»
5
Woodside enters next development phase for Browse FLNG
Woodside said a 'flotel', or a floating hotel will required to service extra staff during the project's construction phase. Once up and running, 120 ... «Australian Mining, Jun 15»
6
BG Group details plans for offshore platform efficiency
A flotel capable of providing accommodation for 300 people has been positioned alongside the installation, and a shut-down of the production ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
7
Video: BG Group – Rigging a plan to sail through the storm
Two weeks ago, the Safe Bristolia flotel arrived in order to accommodate 270 staff from contractors Stork and Wood Group PSN who will be ... «Energy Voice, Jun 15»
8
Development Briefs For June 12
The Victory flotel has now moved to a new location and will be replaced by another flotel from early August. In the meantime, it is anticipated ... «E&P, Jun 15»
9
Humber Gateway fully powered two months early
Upstream; UK Budget expands North Sea allowances · New Iran talks deadline looms · Global wins Woodside contract · Logitel stalls flotel ... «Recharge, Jun 15»
10
I'm a refugee
I've paid my own way following short stays in refugee reception centres and the Flotel Annexet ship in Drammen. I have worked and paid taxes ... «The Foreigner, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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