quiver

noun
UK: /ˈkwɪvər/
US: /ˈkwɪvər/

  1. A container for holding arrows.

    1. He took an arrow from his quiver.
    2. The archer adjusted the quiver on his back before taking aim at the target.

Synonyms

shake tremble shudder case
quiver intransitive-verb

  1. To shake slightly because of strong emotion or nervousness.

    1. His voice began to quiver.
    2. Her lip started to quiver as she heard the sad news from her friend.

  2. To move with a slight shaking motion.

    1. The leaves quiver in the breeze.
    2. I saw the surface of the water quiver slightly after the fish jumped.
quiver transitive-verb

  1. To shake; tremble.

    1. The dog quiver his fur.
    2. The cold wind made the whole house quiver, like it shivers in winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "quiver" is /ˈkwɪvər/ in British English and /ˈkwɪvər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quiver": shake, tremble, shudder, case.

Example usage of "quiver": "He took an arrow from his quiver.". More examples on the page.