Definitions for quivers

quivers quiv·er

Spelling: [kwiv-er]
IPA: /ˈkwɪv ər/

Quivers is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 116 anagrams from letters in quivers (eiqrsuv).

Definitions for quivers

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.
  4. the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor.
  5. a case for holding or carrying arrows.
  6. the arrows in such a case.

verb (used with or without object)

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

Origin of quivers

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

Examples for quivers

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for quivers
Scrable

18

Words with friends

20

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