hovering
verb (present participle)UK /ˈhɒv.ər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈhʌv.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Staying in the air in one place without moving away.
The hummingbird was hovering near the flower.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Staying close to someone and watching them closely.
The teacher was hovering over the students during the test.
3. Being in an uncertain state, not decided yet.
A feeling of doubt was hovering in the room.
4. Staying near a place without leaving.
Dark clouds were hovering above the city all afternoon.