How to Pronounce "hove"
word
ˈhoʊv
HOHV
hˈəʊv
HOHV
Definition
An old-fashioned verb meaning to come to a stop or remain motionless, especially used about ships that wait or pause (usually near a location). Often seen in phrases like 'hove in sight' or 'hove to.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊv
British English
hˈəʊv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHV
UK
HOHV
Listen in Context
The ship hove to and waited for the storm to pass.
A dark shape hove in sight on the horizon.
The sailors hove the boat to beside the dock.
As soon as the lost ship hove in sight, everyone on shore cheered.