to hang fluttering or suspended in the air

The helicopter hovered over the building.

to keep lingering about; wait near at hand.

to remain in an uncertain or irresolute state; waver

to hover between life and death.

the act or state of hovering.

verb

lie , rest , settle

verb

be suspended , brood over , dance , drift , flicker , flit , flitter , flutter , fly , hang about , linger , poise , wait nearby , waver , cower , float , hang , librate , loom , suspended