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hover

/ˈhoʊvər/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does hover mean?

verb, noun

To remain suspended in the air, typically just above the ground, without falling. A device or system that allows a user to move a cursor or pointer on a screen by moving a physical object, such as a mouse, in a specific way.

Example

"The helicopter hovered above the city before landing safely on the rooftop."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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