quiver
1to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.
the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.
Origin of quiver
1synonym study For quiver
Other words for quiver
Other words from quiver
- quiv·er·er, noun
- quiv·er·y, adjective
- un·quiv·ered, adjective
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Other definitions for quiver (2 of 2)
a case for holding or carrying arrows.
the arrows in such a case.
Origin of quiver
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How to use quiver in a sentence
It’s another arrow in the quiver for an institution that aims to combine storytelling, investing and nonprofit commitments to combat the world’s climate crisis.
Robert Downey Jr. is launching a new ‘rolling’ venture fund to back sustainability startups | Jonathan Shieber | January 27, 2021 | TechCrunchIndeed, self-recording tools and remote submissions seem likely to remain crucial arrows in marketers’ quivers, even as many also re-integrate in-person techniques.
For marketers, digital techniques are permanently changing casting and production | Backstage | January 7, 2021 | DigidayFor most adventurers, side-by-sides haven’t been part of the typical outdoor quiver.
I thought I would need a quiver of face coverings when I realized that wearing them would become part of our daily routines, but this is the only one I really need.
The fletchings of three arrows stick out from his makeshift quiver, which also holds water, electrolyte tablets, and his antelope tag.
Can a hunter outrun an antelope? This ultra-marathoner is finding out. | By Christine Peterson/Outdoor Life | November 23, 2020 | Popular-Science
And the third arrow, which packs the greatest punch, may never be pulled from the quiver.
Japan’s Fiscal Crossroads: Will Abenomics Mean Tougher Changes? | Daniel Gross | July 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe first and last lines of Lolita make my dorsal hairs quiver, as Nabokov intended.
The House speaker has no arrows in his quiver in the fiscal-cliff talks—his caucus will revolt if he caves.
GOP Wonks: Boehner’s Hands Are Tied on the Fiscal Cliff | Rich Galen | December 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat arrow does Gingrich have in his quiver besides the great debate one-liner that expresses right-wing grievance?
Michael Tomasky: Newt Gingrich Past His Peak in the Jacksonville Debate | Michael Tomasky | January 27, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe girls practically quiver with happiness at the attention.
A coquette is said to be an imperfect incarnation of Cupid, as she keeps her beau, and not her arrows, in a quiver.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousAnd Elam took the quiver, the chariot of the horseman, and the shield was taken down from the wall.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousHer fat red cheeks would quiver with emotion, and be wet with briny tears, over the sorrows of Mr. Trollope's heroines.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsThis time it was really Mr. Bills, and Mrs. Biggs went out to meet him, while Eloise felt every nerve quiver with dread.
The Cromptons | Mary J. HolmesKari stood and a quiver ran through his muscles and I could see his body throb.
Kari the Elephant | Dhan Gopal Mukerji
British Dictionary definitions for quiver (1 of 2)
/ (ˈkwɪvə) /
(intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble
the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling
Origin of quiver
1Derived forms of quiver
- quiverer, noun
- quivering, adjective
- quiveringly, adverb
- quivery, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for quiver (2 of 2)
/ (ˈkwɪvə) /
a case for arrows
Origin of quiver
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