Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hov

verb
/hɒv/
Definition
An informal term used to indicate hovering or being uncomfortably close to something without making physical contact.
Examples
  • As the drone began to hov, I could see the landscape from above.
  • The cat seemed to hov in mid-air before landing gracefully on the ground.
Meaning
The act of being suspended in the air, usually with no tangible support beneath, or to remain in a location without touching the ground or any surface.
Synonyms
  • hover
  • linger
  • suspend