How Do You Spell HOVELLING?

Pronunciation: [hˈɒvəlɪŋ] (IPA)

'Hovelling' is a tricky word to spell since it contains two consecutive 'l's followed by an 'ing' ending. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈhəʊv(ə)lɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The spelling is derived from the Old English word 'hofian', meaning 'to cover or shelter'. Today, the word 'hovelling' is used to describe the act of a ship that is sheltering from the weather in a protected area of water, such as a harbor or bay.

HOVELLING Meaning and Definition

1. Hovelling is a term primarily used in maritime contexts, referring to a specific type of fishing technique or action. It involves the practice of catching fish using a hovel, a type of fishing net or trap consisting of a grid-like structure supported by poles. The net is typically placed vertically in the water, allowing fish to swim into the mesh and become trapped.

   Derived from the Dutch word "hovel" meaning "stake" or "stake net," hovelling finds its origins in the traditional method of fishing employed by European coastal communities. It has been used for centuries to catch a variety of fish species, such as cod, haddock, and flounder.

   Hovelling requires careful positioning of the nets, often in shallow or nearshore waters where the targeted fish species are known to concentrate. Fishermen strategically place and anchor the hovel nets, allowing them to hang vertically in the water column. When fish pass through the grid-like structure, their movements are restricted, and they are trapped in the net.

   This fishing method often involves fishermen hauling up the hovels manually, using physical strength to retrieve the catch. Traditionally, hovelling was practiced from rowing boats or small watercraft, emphasizing the skill and coordination required to successfully execute the technique.

   Today, hovelling is mostly practiced by small-scale and artisanal fishermen, preserving its traditional character and cultural significance as a sustainable fishing method. With its historical importance, the term "hovelling" is now also used metaphorically to describe any meticulous or strategic approach or action, beyond its original fishing connotation.

Common Misspellings for HOVELLING

• novelling
• jovelling
• uovelling
• yovelling
• hivelling
• hkvelling
• hlvelling
• hpvelling
• h0velling
• h9velling
• hocelling
• hobelling
• hogelling
• hofelling
• hovwlling
• hovslling
• hovdlling
• hovrlling
• hov4lling

Etymology of HOVELLING

The word "hovelling" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "hovelen", which in turn comes from the Old English word "hufe" or "hufian". The root of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hufjaną", meaning "to heap up" or "to cover". Over time, the term "hovelling" evolved to specifically refer to the act of sheltering livestock, typically sheep, in a temporary or makeshift enclosure known as a "hovel". These enclosures were often built using simple wooden frames covered with straw, branches, or other materials to provide a protective shelter for the animals. Therefore, "hovelling" came to describe the act of providing temporary shelter for livestock, particularly in outdoor or rural environments.

Similar spelling words for HOVELLING

• hefling,
• Highflying,
• Hoveling.

Conjugate verb Hovelling

CONDITIONAL

I would hovelling

you would hovelling

he/she/it would hovelling

we would hovelling

they would hovelling

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be hoveling

you would be hoveling

he/she/it would be hoveling

we would be hoveling

they would be hoveling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hovelling

you would have hovelling

he/she/it would have hovelling

we would have hovelling

they would have hovelling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been hoveling

you would have been hoveling

he/she/it would have been hoveling

we would have been hoveling

they would have been hoveling

FUTURE

I will hovel

you will hovel

he/she/it will hovel

we will hovel

they will hovel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hoveling

you will be hoveling

he/she/it will be hoveling

we will be hoveling

they will be hoveling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hoveled

you will have hoveled

he/she/it will have hoveled

we will have hoveled

they will have hoveled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hoveling

you will have been hoveling

he/she/it will have been hoveling

we will have been hoveling

they will have been hoveling

IMPERATIVE

you hovel

we let´s hovel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hovel

PAST

I hoveled

you hoveled

he/she/it hoveled

we hoveled

they hoveled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hoveling

you were hoveling

he/she/it was hoveling

we were hoveling

they were hoveling

PAST PARTICIPLE

hoveled

PAST PERFECT

I had hoveled

you had hoveled

he/she/it had hoveled

we had hoveled

they had hoveled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hoveling

you had been hoveling

he/she/it had been hoveling

we had been hoveling

they had been hoveling

PRESENT

I hovel

you hovel

he/she/it hovels

we hovel

they hovel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hoveling

you are hoveling

he/she/it is hoveling

we are hoveling

they are hoveling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hoveling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hoveled

you have hoveled

he/she/it has hoveled

we have hoveled

they have hoveled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hoveling

you have been hoveling

he/she/it has been hoveling

we have been hoveling

they have been hoveling