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 fly of the family Syrphidae which hovers with rapidly beating wings.
Derivatives:
hoverer n.
Etymology: ME f. obs. hove hover, linger