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- DictionaryQuiv·er/ˈkwivər/
verb
- 1. tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion: "the tree's branches stopped quivering"
noun
- 1. a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion: "Meredith felt a quiver of fear"
Quiver definition: to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. . See examples of QUIVER used in a sentence.
1. To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. 2. To tremble, as from cold or strong emotion. See Synonyms at shake. n. The act or motion of quivering. [Middle English quiveren, perhaps from quiver, nimble (from Old English cwifer-; see g w ei- in Indo-European roots ).] quiv′er·ing·ly adv. quiv′er·y adj. quiv·er 2. (kwĭv′ər) n. 1.
3 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble 2. the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling a case.... Click for more definitions.
verb. /ˈkwɪvə (r)/ /ˈkwɪvər/ [intransitive] Verb Forms. to shake slightly; to make a slight movement synonym tremble. Her lip quivered and then she started to cry. The memory of that day made him quiver with anger. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
Quiver definition: . See examples of QUIVER used in a sentence.
3 days ago · quiver (third-person singular simple present quivers, present participle quivering, simple past and past participle quivered) (intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion. Synonyms: tremble, quake, shudder, shiver
A quiver is a container for holding arrows or bolts. It can be carried on an archer's body, the bow, or the ground, depending on the type of shooting and the archer's personal preference. Quivers were traditionally made of leather, wood, furs, and other natural materials, but are now often made of metal or plastic. Etymology.
