Quivers: meaning, definitions and examples

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quivers

 

[ หˆkwษชvษ™rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in archery

A quiver is a container for holding arrows, bolts, or darts. It can be attached to a belt or worn on the back. Quivers come in various designs and materials, such as leather, fabric, or plastic.

Synonyms

arrow holder, bolt case, dart pouch

Examples of usage

  • The archer reached for an arrow from his quiver.
  • She carried a beautifully decorated quiver on her back.
  • The quiver was made of sturdy leather to protect the arrows.
Context #2 | Verb

to shake slightly

When something quivers, it shakes or trembles slightly. This movement can be due to fear, cold, excitement, or anticipation.

Synonyms

shake, shiver, tremble

Examples of usage

  • The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.
  • Her voice quivered with emotion as she spoke.
  • The rabbit's nose quivered as it sniffed the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "quivers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aljava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฐเค•เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรถcher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempat anak panah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะณะฐะนะดะฐะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚czan

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ÿข็ญ’ (yadzutsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carquois

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carcaj

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ok kฤฑlฤฑfฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”์‚ดํ†ต (hwasaltong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุนุจุฉ (jลซสฟba)

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˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ox qutusu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carcaj

Etymology

The word 'quiver' has its origins in Old English 'cwifer' meaning 'nimble, agile'. It evolved over time to refer to the container for arrows and later to describe a slight trembling or shaking movement. The use of quivers in archery dates back to ancient civilizations, where they were essential for storing and carrying arrows conveniently.

See also: quivering, quiveringly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,510, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.