quiver
IPA: kwˈɪvɝ
noun
- (weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
- (figuratively) A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.
- (obsolete) A vulva.
- (obsolete) The collective noun for cobras.
- (mathematics) A multidigraph.
- Ellipsis of Quiver Creek.: A creek in Illinois, United States
verb
- (intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
adjective
- (archaic) Nimble, active.
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Examples of "quiver" in Sentences
- The woman quivered in anger.
- The hand seems to quiver slightly.
- Don't quiver in fear in front of the Tree.
- Blocking isn't the only tool in the quiver.
- His lips quivered as the drum roll continued.
- A crime fighter makes them quiver with delight.
- The quiver tip is an extension of the fishing rod.
- It wasn't palsy, rather a quiver of animal timidity.
- There was a brief quiver in Premier Brad Wall's voice.
- He took the place of the quivering, buckling, sliding oaken timber.
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