Definitions

1. verb

to come near the wind, especially so as to be on the verge of capsizing, or to be in a state of being near capsizing

“The sailboat struggled to keep its balance as it hove in the stormy sea.”

2. verb

to come or bring something into a particular position, especially with a loud or sudden noise

“The ship hove to in the middle of the harbor, its engines sputtering.”

3. verb

to come or bring something into a particular state or condition

“The storm began to hove in, with dark clouds and heavy rain.”

4. noun

a place where ships or boats can safely ride out a storm or be temporarily moored

“The captain navigated the ship to a safe hove near the rocky shore.”

5. noun

the act of bringing something into a particular position, especially with a loud or sudden noise

“The hove of the anchor was a welcome sound to the weary sailors.”