Definitions for quiver

quiver quiv·er

Spelling: [kwiv-er]
IPA: /ˈkwɪv ər/

Quiver is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 52 anagrams from letters in quiver (eiqruv).

Definitions for quiver

noun

  1. the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.
  2. a case for holding or carrying arrows.
  3. the arrows in such a case.

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble.

Origin of quiver

1480-90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren to tremble

Examples for quiver

It was a beautiful cameo of Alcibiades, with the quiver and bow of Eros.

What arrow does Gingrich have in his quiver besides the great debate one-liner that expresses right-wing grievance?

She worked as if for dear life, but every quiver of her back told that she was listening.

No quiver of arrows was on his back, nor hunting spear at his side.

Using all of the arrows in our quiver now will leave us extremely vulnerable when the next crisis hits, which it will.

The House speaker has no arrows in his quiver in the fiscal-cliff talks—his caucus will revolt if he caves.

And the third arrow, which packs the greatest punch, may never be pulled from the quiver.

There must have been a dimness in his eyes and a quiver to his wide-lipped, generous mouth.

He was erect, pale and handsome, and his words came without a quiver.

Not a sound disturbed the oppressive quiet, not the quiver of a twig.

Word Value for quiver
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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