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   Quiv·er

   /ˈkwivər/

   

   verb

   • 1. tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion: "the tree's branches stopped quivering" Similar trembleshakeshiverquaverquakeshudderconvulseflutteragitatevibrateflapbeat
   • ▪ cause (something) to make a slight rapid motion: "the bird runs along in a zigzag path, quivering its wings"

   noun

   • 1. a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion: "Meredith felt a quiver of fear"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Englishcwifer ‘nimble, quick’. The initial qu- is probably symbolic of quick movement (as in quaver and quick).

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • Q

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   • U

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   • I

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   • V

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   • E

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   • R

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   Quiver definition: . See examples of QUIVER used in a sentence.

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   Definition of quiver noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   verb [ I ] uk / ˈkwɪvə r/ us. to shake slightly. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. quiver. noun [ C ] (Definition of quiver from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of quiver.

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   quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ vb. ( intransitive) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble. n. the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling. Etymology: 15th Century: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare quaver. ˈquivering adj ˈquivery adj. quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ n. a case for arrows.

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   What does the noun quiver mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun quiver, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. quiver has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. weaponry (Middle English) measurement (early 1600s) surfing (1960s) See meaning & use

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   Quiver definition: to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. . See examples of QUIVER used in a sentence.

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   verb. These are words and phrases related to quiver. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of quiver. The building quivered as the explosive went off. Synonyms. shake slightly. shudder. tremble. shiver. quake. quaver. vibrate. convulse. twitch. jump. jerk. jolt. palpitate. throb. pulsate. oscillate.