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   quiver

   /ˈkwɪvə/

   verb

   • 1. tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion: "the tree's branches stopped quivering" Similar trembleshakeshiverquaverquakeshudderconvulseflutteragitatevibrateflapbeat
   • ▪ cause (something) to make a slight rapid motion: "the bird runs along in a zigzag path, quivering its wings"

   noun

   • 1. a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion: "she couldn't help the quiver in her voice"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Englishcwifer ‘nimble, quick’. The initial qu- is probably symbolic of quick movement (as in quaver and quick).

   Scrabble Points: 18

   • Q

     10

   • U

     1

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUIVER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUIVER definition: 1. to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion: 2. a long, thin container for carrying…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of QUIVER is a case for carrying or holding arrows. How to use quiver in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUIVER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   QUIVER meaning: 1. to shake slightly, often because of strong emotion: 2. a long, thin container for carrying…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › quiverQuiver - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The verb to quiver means to shudder, wobble, or vibrate, often from fear. But the noun quiver ? It's actually the carrying case for your arrows, just the kind of thing Robin Hood would have strapped to his back.

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   Quiver definition: to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble. . See examples of QUIVER used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUIVER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble 2. the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling a case.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › quiverQuiver - definition of quiver by The Free Dictionary

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   Define quiver. quiver synonyms, quiver pronunciation, quiver translation, English dictionary definition of quiver. intr.v. quiv·ered , quiv·er·ing , quiv·ers 1. To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement. 2. To tremble, as from cold or strong emotion.