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hovel
nounverbverb-transitiveC1
/ˈhɒv(ə)l/A small, squalid, or simply constructed dwelling, often considered unpleasant to live in.
hoven
adjectivenounRare / Obsolete
/ˈhəʊvən/affected by bloat or distention, particularly in livestock (archaic/regional).
hover
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈhɒvə(r)/To remain suspended in one place in the air, typically by rapid fluttering or propulsion; or to remain in an uncertain or indecisive state.
hover fly
nounLow (Specialist/Biological)
/ˈhɒvə flaɪ/A type of fly (family Syrphidae) that is capable of hovering in mid-air, often mimicking bees or wasps in appearance.
hovercraft
nounC1
/ˈhɒvəkrɑːft/A vehicle or craft that travels over land or water on a cushion of air.
hovering accent
nounVery Low (specialist/linguistic term)
/ˈhɒvərɪŋ ˈæksənt/A feature of English pronunciation where a non-rhotic speaker pronounces an 'r' sound at the end of a word if the next word begins with a vowel.
hovering act
nounRare / Specialized
/ˈhɒv.ər.ɪŋ ækt/A theatrical or circus performance where a person appears to float or remain suspended in the air, often using concealed supports or wires.
hovering vessel
nounLow
/ˈhɒvərɪŋ ˈvɛsəl/A ship, boat, or other watercraft that remains stationary or moves slowly while positioned in one location, typically on the water's surface.
hoverport
nounC2
/ˈhɒv.ə.pɔːt/A specialized terminal for hovercraft, providing facilities for passenger embarkation, disembarkation, and cargo handling.
hovertrain
nounRare / Technical
/ˈhɒv.ə.treɪn/A train that levitates a short distance above its track on a cushion of air, typically for high-speed travel.
hovey
nounVery Low
/ˈhəʊvi/A surname of Cornish origin.
hovhaness
nounVery Low
/ˈhɒvhənɛs/A proper name; specifically the surname of the American-Armenian composer Alan Hovhaness (1911–2000).
how
adverbconjunctionnounA1
/haʊ/The manner or method in which something happens or is done; by what means.
how do you do
interjectionnounC1 (Advanced / Low Frequency)
/ˌhaʊ dʒə ˈduː/A formal greeting used when meeting someone for the first time, not a literal inquiry about well-being.
how-to
adjectivenounB2
/ˌhaʊ ˈtuː/A method or instruction for accomplishing a particular task or solving a problem.
howard
nounRare
/ˈhaʊ.əd/A given name and surname of English origin.
howdah
nounC2
/ˈhaʊdə/A large seat or covered pavilion, often elaborately decorated, fixed on the back of an elephant or camel for riding.
howdie
nounVery Low
/ˈhaʊ.di/An informal greeting, primarily a contraction of 'how do ye?' or 'how do you do?'
howdy
nounLow
/ˈhaʊdi/An informal, friendly greeting, equivalent to 'hello' or 'hi'.
howe
adjectivenounRare / Specialised
/haʊ/A hollow, depression, or valley, often in a geographical context.

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