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Definition of hovering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
flightremaining in one place in the air
- The hovering helicopter made a loud noise.
2.
nearbylingering close at hand
- She felt a hovering presence behind her.
3.
psychologybeing in a state of indecision
- Her hovering thoughts made her anxious.
Noun
1.
movementTECH. the act of staying in one place in the airTECH.
- The helicopter's hovering lasted for several minutes.
2.
behaviorthe act of lingering or remaining in a place or state
- His hovering near the door made everyone nervous.
Expressions with hovering
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about to do something important
She was hovering on the brink of making a big decision.
Origin of hovering
English, hover (remain suspended) + -ing (action)
Terms with hovering included in their meaning
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tooltip
text displayed when hovering over an element
hovering
floating in the air without support
bird
small falcon known for hovering while hunting
insect
large moth known for its hovering flight
birds
Old World lark known for singing while hovering
physics
suspended or hovering in liquid or air
insects
type of moth known for its hovering flight
aviation
hovering or moving like a helicopter
graphical user interface
small box showing information when hovering over an item
Examples of hovering in a sentence
A hovering bird caught everyone's attention. A hovering drone captured the entire event. The hovering mist made the morning feel eerie. His hovering decisions frustrated his team. She was in a hovering state about her career choice. Hovering of the drone above the crowd drew complaints from neighbors.
The hawk’s hovering over the field signaled it had spotted prey. The hovering outside my office made it hard to concentrate. Her hovering between excitement and doubt lasted all week.
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- French:stationnaire, vol stationnaire, ...
- German:schwebend, Schweben, ...
- Italian:sospeso, stazionamento, ...
- Spanish:flotante, suspensión, ...
- Portuguese:pairando, voo estacionário, ...
- Chinese:悬停的, 悬停, ...
- Japanese:ホバリングしている, ホバリング, ...
- Arabic:معلَّق, تَحْلِيق, ...
- Hebrew:מְרַחֵף, רִיחוּף, ...
- Russian:зависший, зависание, ...
- Ukrainian:завислий, зависання, ...
- Hindi:मंडराता, मंडराना, ...
Definition of hover - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
nearbyintr. stay close to a person or placeintr.
- She hovered near the entrance, waiting..
2.
movementintr. linger in a place uncertainlyintr.
- He would hover near the door, unsure of entering.
3.
technologytr. TECH. place a cursor over an item on a screentr. TECH.
- Hover over the icon to see more options.
4.
aviationintr. Rare remain in one place in the airintr. Rare
- The helicopter hovered above the building..
Noun
1.
air suspensionstate of remaining in one place in the air
- The helicopter maintained a steady hover above the crowd..
2.
birdRare group of birds fluttering in one placeRare
- A hover of sparrows gathered above the field.
Images of hover
group of birds fluttering in one place
Expressions with hover
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stay uncertain between two choices or feelings
She hovers between hope and fear every day.
stay in one place in the air
The helicopter will hover over the landing pad.
text displayed when hovering over an element
The hover text appeared when I placed my mouse over the icon.
Origin of hover
Old English, hof (hover, linger)
Examples of hover in a sentence
He tends to hover over his employees, making them nervous. She would hover by the phone, waiting for his call. The cat would hover near the table, hoping for scraps. Hover over the link to preview the webpage. You can hover to reveal the hidden menu. A drone hovered over the field.
The bird hovered in place, searching for prey. The drone remained in a perfect hover for minutes. A steady hover is crucial for aerial photography. A hover of hummingbirds surrounded the feeder. We watched a hover of finches near the pond.
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- French:rester, vol stationnaire, ...
- German:herumlungern, Schwebezustand, ...
- Italian:stare vicino, sospensione in aria, ...
- Spanish:rondar, suspensión en el aire, ...
- Portuguese:rondar, suspensão no ar, ...
- Chinese:徘徊, 飞鸟群, ...
- Japanese:近くにいる, ホバリング, ...
- Arabic:حَامَ, تَحْوِيم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִסְתּוֹבֵב, רְחִיפָה, ...
- Russian:окружать, зависание, ...
- Ukrainian:триматися поблизу, зависання, ...
- Hindi:आसपास मंडराना, हवा में स्थिर रहना, ...
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