Definitions for quiverˈkwɪv ər
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quiv•erˈkwɪv ər(v.t.; v.i.)
to shake with a slight but rapid motion; tremble.
(n.)the act or state of quivering.
Origin of quiver:
1480–90; cf. MD quiveren to tremble
quiv′er•y(adj.)
quiv•erˈkwɪv ər(n.)
a case for holding or carrying arrows.
the arrows in such a case.
Origin of quiver:
1250–1300; ME < AF quiveir, var. of OF quivre; perh. < Gmc; cf. OE cocer quiver
Princeton's WordNet
frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle(noun)
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
"a frisson of surprise shot through him"
shaking, shakiness, trembling, quiver, quivering, vibration, palpitation(noun)
a shaky motion
"the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"
quiver(noun)
case for holding arrows
vibration, quiver, quivering(verb)
the act of vibrating
quiver, quake, palpitate(verb)
shake with fast, tremulous movements
"His nostrils palpitated"
flicker, waver, flitter, flutter, quiver(verb)
move back and forth very rapidly
"the candle flickered"
pulsate, beat, quiver(verb)
move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
"the city pulsated with music and excitement"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
quiver(verb)ˈkwɪv ər
to shake or tremble
The tiny animal quivered with fear.; the petals gave a quiver in the breeze
Webster Dictionary
Quiver(adj)
nimble; active
Quiver(verb)
to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver
Quiver(noun)
the act or state of quivering; a tremor
Quiver(noun)
a case or sheath for arrows to be carried on the person
Translations for quiver
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
quiver(noun)
a long, narrow case for carrying arrows in.
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