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Meaning of quiver

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quiver

Pronunciation:/ˈkwɪvəɹ//ˈkwɪvə//ˈkwɪvəɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

  2. A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.

    Example: He's got lots of sales pitches in his quiver.

  3. The collective noun for cobras.

  4. A multidigraph.

quiver

Pronunciation:/ˈkwɪvəɹ//ˈkwɪvə//ˈkwɪvəɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.