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hover

hov.er \'h*v-*r, 'ha:v-\ \-(*-)rin\ \-*r-*r\ vb or hov.er.ing [ME hoveren, 
   freq. of hoven to hover] 1a: to hang fluttering in the air or on the wing  
   1b: to remain suspended over a place or object  2a: to move to and fro near 
   a place  2b: to be in a state of uncertainty, irresolution, or suspense  : 
   to brood over {hen ~s her chicks}  - hover n