Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪvər/
noun a case for holding or carrying arrows
A1 She felt a quiver of fear run down her spine.
A2 The rabbit's quiver was a sign of its nervousness.
B1 His quiver of arrows was strapped to his back as he prepared for the hunt.
B2 The quiver of excitement in the crowd was palpable as the concert began.
C1 The quiver of anticipation in the air was almost tangible as they waited for the announcement.
C2 Her quiver of emotions threatened to overwhelm her as she tried to keep a calm facade.
verb to tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
A1 She quivers with excitement every time she sees a puppy.
A2 The leaves on the tree quiver in the wind.
B1 His voice quivered with emotion as he spoke about his family.
B2 The tension in the room was palpable, causing her hands to quiver with nervousness.
C1 The violinist's fingers quivered slightly as she played the difficult piece.
C2 Her entire body seemed to quiver with anticipation as she waited for the results of the competition.
formal The archer's quiver was filled with arrows of different lengths.
informal I felt my legs quiver as I stood on the edge of the cliff.
slang Her voice made my heart quiver with excitement.
figurative The intensity of his emotions made his voice quiver with emotion.
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