hove
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Verb — A past tense of "heave," used especially in nautical contexts to describe a ship coming into view or coming to a stop.
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How to use hove
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Archaic outside nautical and literary use.
Etymology
An old past-tense form of "heave," now surviving mainly in nautical phrases like "hove into view" and "hove to."
Full origin of hove →Frequently asked questions
What does “hove” mean?
The word “hove” means a past tense of "heave," used especially in nautical contexts to describe a ship coming into view or coming to a stop. In plain terms, an archaic/nautical past tense of "heave" — mostly seen in the fixed phrases "hove into view" and "hove to.".
How do you pronounce “hove”?
“Hove” is pronounced hohv (/hoʊv/ in IPA).
How do you use “hove” in a sentence?
Here is “hove” used in a sentence: “The tanker hove into sight just after dawn.”
What part of speech is “hove”?
“Hove” is a verb.