hove

[US]/həʊv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. lifted; thrown (past tense and past participle of "heave")
Word Forms
Third Person Singularhoves
Present Participlehoving

Example Sentences

hove the ship astern.

The frigate hove alongside.

The brig hove to.

hove the anchor up and set sail.

Another ship hove alongside.

they held out until a British fleet hove in sight.

As we came into harbour another ship hove alongside.

A ship hove in sight just above the distant horizon.

Suddenly a steamer hove in sight. The captain immediately gave an order to send out a signal for rescue.

As we were just leaving the harbour another ship hove into view.

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