Quiver: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiver

[ ˈkwɪvər ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

hold

A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.

Synonyms

quaver, shake, tremble.

Examples of usage

The quiver in her voice betrayed her nervousness.
He felt a quiver of excitement as he opened the envelope.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

container

A container for holding arrows, typically worn on the back or waist.

Synonyms

arrow case, arrow container, arrow holder.

Examples of usage

He reached for his quiver to grab an arrow.
The archer's quiver was decorated with intricate designs.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

shake

Tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

Synonyms

shake, shiver, tremble.

Examples of usage

Her bottom lip began to quiver as she fought to hold back tears.
The leaves on the tree started to quiver in the wind.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aljava

🇮🇳 तरकस

🇩🇪 Köcher

🇮🇩 tempat panah

🇺🇦 сагайдак

🇵🇱 kołczan

🇯🇵 矢筒 (yazutsu)

🇫🇷 carquois

🇪🇸 carcaj

🇹🇷 ok kılıfı

🇰🇷 화살통 (hwasaltong)

🇸🇦 جعبة (jib'ah)

🇨🇿 toulec

🇸🇰 tulec

🇨🇳 箭袋 (jiàndài)

🇸🇮 tulec

🇮🇸 örvamælir

🇰🇿 садақ

🇬🇪 საჭურველი (sach’urveli)

🇦🇿 oxqabı

🇲🇽 carcaj

Etymology

The word 'quiver' originated from the Old English word 'cwifer', meaning 'a case for arrows'. Over time, it evolved to also represent a trembling movement or sound. The use of quivers as containers for arrows dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. Today, 'quiver' is commonly associated with archery and emotions like nervousness or excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,932, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.

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