quiver
adjective
1. (archaic) Nimble, active.
noun
1. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
Similar word(s): chill, frisson, shiver, shudder, thrill, tingle
Definition categories: feeling, fear, fearfulness, fright
2. a shaky motion
Similar word(s): palpitation, quivering, shakiness, shaking, trembling, vibration
Definition categories: state, motion
3. case for holding arrows
Definition categories: man–made, case
4. the act of vibrating
Similar word(s): quivering, vibration
Definition categories: act, motility, motion, move, movement
Sentences with quiver as a noun:
- He's got lots of sales pitches in his quiver.
verb
1. shake with fast, tremulous movements
Similar word(s): palpitate, quake
Definition categories: motion, tremble
2. move back and forth very rapidly
Similar word(s): flicker, flitter, flutter, waver
Definition categories: motion
3. move with or as if with a regular alternating motion