Quiver: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiver

 

[ หˆkwษชvษ™r ]

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aljava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเค•เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรถcher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat panah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะณะฐะนะดะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚czan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿข็ญ’ (yazutsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carquois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carcaj

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ok kฤฑlฤฑfฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์‚ดํ†ต (hwasaltong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุนุจุฉ (jib'ah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toulec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tulec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฎญ่ข‹ (jiร ndร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tulec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrvamรฆlir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒญแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (sachโ€™urveli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxqabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.