Rest atop the water (5)

I believe the answer is:

float

(Other definitions for float that I've seen before include "Rest on the surface of a fluid" , "Petty cash - milk vehicle - fishing aid" , "Money in hand" , "Carnival display" , "Milk cart" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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