quiver

[ kwiv-er ]

/ ˈkwɪv ər /

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verb (used with or without object)

to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.

noun

the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.

Origin of quiver

First recorded in 1480–90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren “to tremble”

SYNONYMS FOR quiver

1 quake, shudder, shiver.

2 shudder, shiver, shake.

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synonym study for quiver

1. See shake.

OTHER WORDS FROM quiver

quiv·er·er, nounquiv·er·ing·ly, adverbquiv·er·y, adjectiveun·quiv·ered, adjective

un·quiv·er·ing, adjective

Words nearby quiver

quittance, quitted trick, quitter, quittor, quit while one's ahead, quiver, quiverful, quiver leg, qui vive, Quixote, quixotic

Definition for quiver (2 of 2)

quiver²

[ kwiv-er ]

/ ˈkwɪv ər /

noun

a case for holding or carrying arrows.

the arrows in such a case.

Origin of quiver

1250–1300; Middle English <Anglo-French quiveir, variant of Old French quivre; perhaps <Germanic; compare Old English cocer quiver

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Example sentences from the Web for quiver

And the third arrow, which packs the greatest punch, may never be pulled from the quiver.
Japan’s Fiscal Crossroads: Will Abenomics Mean Tougher Changes?|Daniel Gross|July 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The House speaker has no arrows in his quiver in the fiscal-cliff talks—his caucus will revolt if he caves.
GOP Wonks: Boehner’s Hands Are Tied on the Fiscal Cliff|Rich Galen|December 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
What arrow does Gingrich have in his quiver besides the great debate one-liner that expresses right-wing grievance?
Michael Tomasky: Newt Gingrich Past His Peak in the Jacksonville Debate|Michael Tomasky|January 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Using all of the arrows in our quiver now will leave us extremely vulnerable when the next crisis hits, which it will.
Coming Soon: The Real Stock Disaster|Reihan Salam|May 7, 2010|DAILY BEAST

It was a breathless afternoon; beyond the city the blue hills seemed to float and quiver in mid-air.
Pharos, The Egyptian|Guy Newell Boothby
He felt in his nostrils a quiver of desire, and shame and self-scorn came in its wake.
The Intoxicated Ghost|Arlo Bates
He can look into my dead eyes and threaten this—without a quiver—without a qualm!
The Ghetto|Herman Heijermans
As she took in the fact of Antony Dart's presence her chin began to quiver.
The Dawn of a To-morrow|Frances Hodgson Burnett
Her eyes began to glow like stars in a pool of water, deep and lustrous, her lips to quiver.
The Major|Ralph Connor

British Dictionary definitions for quiver (1 of 2)

quiver¹

/ (ˈkwɪvə) /

verb

(intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble

noun

the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling

Derived forms of quiver

quiverer, nounquivering, adjectivequiveringly, adverbquivery, adjective

Word Origin for quiver

C15: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare quaver

British Dictionary definitions for quiver (2 of 2)

quiver²

/ (ˈkwɪvə) /

noun

a case for arrows

Word Origin for quiver

C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum

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单词	quiver
释义	quiver ¹ [ kwiv-er ] / ˈkwɪv ər / SEE SYNONYMS FOR quiver ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with or without object) to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. noun the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor. Origin of quiver ¹ First recorded in 1480–90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren “to tremble” SYNONYMS FOR quiver 1 quake, shudder, shiver. 2 shudder, shiver, shake. SEE SYNONYMS FOR quiver ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for quiver 1. See shake. OTHER WORDS FROM quiver quiv·er·er, nounquiv·er·ing·ly, adverbquiv·er·y, adjectiveun·quiv·ered, adjective un·quiv·er·ing, adjective Words nearby quiver quittance, quitted trick, quitter, quittor, quit while one's ahead, quiver, quiverful, quiver leg, qui vive, Quixote, quixotic Definition for quiver (2 of 2) quiver² [ kwiv-er ] / ˈkwɪv ər / noun a case for holding or carrying arrows. the arrows in such a case. Origin of quiver ² 1250–1300; Middle English <Anglo-French quiveir, variant of Old French quivre; perhaps <Germanic; compare Old English cocer quiver Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for quiver And the third arrow, which packs the greatest punch, may never be pulled from the quiver. Japan’s Fiscal Crossroads: Will Abenomics Mean Tougher Changes?\|Daniel Gross\|July 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The House speaker has no arrows in his quiver in the fiscal-cliff talks—his caucus will revolt if he caves. GOP Wonks: Boehner’s Hands Are Tied on the Fiscal Cliff\|Rich Galen\|December 4, 2012\|DAILY BEAST What arrow does Gingrich have in his quiver besides the great debate one-liner that expresses right-wing grievance? Michael Tomasky: Newt Gingrich Past His Peak in the Jacksonville Debate\|Michael Tomasky\|January 27, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Using all of the arrows in our quiver now will leave us extremely vulnerable when the next crisis hits, which it will. Coming Soon: The Real Stock Disaster\|Reihan Salam\|May 7, 2010\|DAILY BEAST It was a breathless afternoon; beyond the city the blue hills seemed to float and quiver in mid-air. Pharos, The Egyptian\|Guy Newell Boothby He felt in his nostrils a quiver of desire, and shame and self-scorn came in its wake. The Intoxicated Ghost\|Arlo Bates He can look into my dead eyes and threaten this—without a quiver—without a qualm! The Ghetto\|Herman Heijermans As she took in the fact of Antony Dart's presence her chin began to quiver. The Dawn of a To-morrow\|Frances Hodgson Burnett Her eyes began to glow like stars in a pool of water, deep and lustrous, her lips to quiver. The Major\|Ralph Connor British Dictionary definitions for quiver (1 of 2) quiver¹ / (ˈkwɪvə) / verb (intr) to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble noun the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling Derived forms of quiver quiverer, nounquivering, adjectivequiveringly, adverbquivery, adjective Word Origin for quiver C15: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare quaver British Dictionary definitions for quiver (2 of 2) quiver² / (ˈkwɪvə) / noun a case for arrows Word Origin for quiver C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to quiver throb, pulsate, shudder, shiver, convulse, tremble, pulsation, oscillation, glitter, twinkle, convulsion, flash, shimmer, sparkle, palpitation, glimmer, shake, tremor, tic, spasm
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quiver

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