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quiver - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'quiver' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Quiver [ a.]
- Nimble; active.
2 . Quiver [ n.]
- The act or state of quivering; a tremor.
- A case or sheath for arrows to be carried on the person.
3 . Quiver [ v. i.]
- To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Meaning of 'quiver' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . quiver [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Example in sentence:
  • a frisson of surprise shot through him
Meaning (2):
- a shaky motion
Example in sentence:
  • the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe
3 . quiver [ v]
Meaning (3):
- shake with fast, tremulous movements
Example in sentence:
  • His nostrils palpitated
Meaning (4):
- move back and forth very rapidly
Example in sentence:
  • the candle flickered
Meaning (5):
- move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
Example in sentence:
  • the city pulsated with music and excitement