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11hover fly — ▪ insect also called flower fly, or syrphid fly, any member of a family that contains about 6,000 species of insects in the fly order, Diptera. Their various common names refer to the behaviour of hovering around flowers. Hover flies,… …
12hover — 01. The helicopter [hovered] over the fishing boat and threw down a ladder. 02. Hummingbirds are the only bird which can [hover] continuously in one place. 03. My mother in law is always [hovering] over me when I m cooking supper, making… …
13hover — hov•er [[t]ˈhʌv ər, ˈhɒv [/t]] v. ered, er•ing, n. v.i. 1) to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: a kite hovering over the yard[/ex] 2) to keep lingering about; wait near at hand 3) to remain in an uncertain or irresolute state; waver: to… …
14hover — v. & n. v.intr. 1 (of a bird, helicopter, etc.) remain in one place in the air. 2 (often foll. by about, round) wait close at hand, linger. 3 remain undecided. n. 1 hovering. 2 a state of suspense. Phrases and idioms: hover fly (pl. flies) any… …
15hover — Synonyms and related words: aeroplane, airlift, airplane, approach, around, ascend, aspire, await, back down, balance, balloon, be airborne, be imminent, be in store, become airborne, brew, clasp, claw skyward, cling to, come on, confront, cruise …
16hover — /ˈhɒvə / (say hovuh) verb (i) 1. to hang fluttering or suspended in the air: a hovering bird. 2. to keep lingering about; wait near at hand. 3. to remain in an uncertain or irresolute state; waver: hovering between life and death. –noun 4. the… …
17Hover Round — A hoveround is an electric powered wheelchair used for mobility purposes. It provides an easy way for someone who cannot walk to get around without having to manually move the wheels. Although they cost more than a regular wheelchair, the cost is …
18hover — v. n. 1. Flutter. 2. Hang about, hang over …
19hover — verb (I) 1 if a bird, insect, or helicopter hovers, it stays in one place in the air 2 to stay nervously in the same place especially because you are waiting for something or are uncertain what to do (+ around/about): I noticed several reporters… …
20hover — verb 1) helicopters hovered overhead Syn: be suspended, be poised, hang, levitate, float; fly 2) she hovered anxiously nearby Syn: linger, loiter, wait (around); informal hang around/about, stick around …
