verb To keep (something, such as an aircraft) in a stationary state in the air. Of a bird: to shelter (chicks) under its body and wings; of a thing: to cover or surround (something). Of a bird or insect: to flap (its wings) so it can remain stationary in the air.
verb To keep (something, such as an aircraft) in a stationary state in the air.
verb Of a bird: to shelter (chicks) under its body and wings; of a thing: to cover or surround (something).
verb Of a bird or insect: to flap (its wings) so it can remain stationary in the air.
verb To remain stationary or float in the air.
The hummingbird hovered by the plant.
verb To remain stationary or float in the air.
The hummingbird hovered by the plant.
verb Sometimes followed by over: to hang around or linger in a place, especially in an uncertain manner.
His pen hovered above the paper.
verb Sometimes followed by over: to hang around or linger in a place, especially in an uncertain manner.