Quiver
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪvər/
Quiver (noun)
- A container used to hold arrows, usually worn on the back or hip.
Examples
- The archer reached for an arrow from the quiver.
- She carried a quiver full of arrows on her back.
Common collocations: leather quiver, full quiver, draw from quiver, quiver with fear, quiver slightly
Quiver (verb)
- To shake slightly and quickly, often because of fear or excitement.
Examples
- Her hands began to quiver with excitement.
- The leaves quiver in the gentle breeze.