quiv·er
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Definition of quiver
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: a case for carrying or holding arrows
2
: the arrows in a quiver
quiver
verb
quivered; quivering\
ˈkwi-və-riŋ
, ˈkwiv-riŋ
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, ˈkwiv-riŋ
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Definition of quiver (Entry 2 of 3)
: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion
quiver
noun (2)Synonyms for quiver
Synonyms: Verb
- agitate,
- bucket,
- convulse,
- jerk,
- jiggle,
- joggle,
- jolt,
- jounce,
- judder
- [chiefly British],
- quake,
- shake,
- shudder,
- vibrate,
- wobble
- (also wabble)
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quiver
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quiv·er
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Kids Definition of quiver
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a case for carrying arrows
quiver
verb
quivered; quivering
Kids Definition of quiver (Entry 2 of 3)
: to move with a slight trembling motion
"Boy!" said Ralph to himself, his whiskers quivering with excitement.— Beverly Cleary, The Mouse and the Motorcycle
quiver
nounKids Definition of quiver (Entry 3 of 3)
: the act or instance of trembling
She felt a quiver of excitement.
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