Kept Afloat can be defined as being supported or maintained in a stable position. The crossword solution for this term is 'BUOYED', which means to be kept afloat by a buoy or other floating object. Buoys are typically used to mark the location of hazards, provide navigational aids, and indicate the presence of a particular body of water. They are also used to support fishing nets, mooring lines, and other objects that need to remain afloat.