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quiver

UK
/ˈkwɪvə/
US
/ˈkwɪvɚ/

Translations

quivernoun
quivers
pl
UK
/ˈkwɪvə/
US
/ˈkwɪvɚ/
The archer reached back to grab an arrow from his quiver.
L’archer tendit le bras en arrière pour prendre une flèche dans son carquois.
atoutAu sens figuré : ressource ou moyen supplémentaire à utiliser.
Diversifying revenue streams gave the company another arrow in its quiver.
La diversification des sources de revenus a donné à l’entreprise un atout de plus.
There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke about the incident.
Il y avait un frémissement dans sa voix quand elle parlait de l’incident.
Additional translations
tremblementSurtout pour un mouvement ou un son léger et tremblant.
Synonyms
shiver
tremor
flutter
vibration
shake
quiververb
quivered
Past Simple
quivered
Past Participle
quivering
Gerund
UK
/ˈkwɪvə/
US
/ˈkwɪvər/
tremblerSurtout avec la peur, l’émotion ou l’excitation.
She quivered with anticipation as she opened the letter.
Elle tremblait d’impatience en ouvrant la lettre.
faire frémirVerbe transitif : provoquer un léger tremblement.
A sudden jolt quivered the surface of the water.
Un choc soudain a fait frémir la surface de l’eau.
The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.
Les feuilles frémissaient dans la brise légère.
Synonyms
flutter
wobble
tremble
shudder
shake
vibrate
quiveradjective
UK
/ˈkwɪvə/
US
/ˈkwɪvər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating relation to a quiver (arrow holder).
Additional translations
de carquoisAdjectif relationnel, rare en français.
Synonyms
aflutter
palsied
fluttering
agitated
nervous
jittery
shuddering
shivering
shaky
shaking
trembling
tremulous

Definitions

quivernoun
A container for holding arrows, bolts, or darts.
The archer reached back to grab an arrow from his quiver.
A slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.
There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke about the incident.
A means, strategy, or resource that can be used to achieve an objective (usually in the phrase "arrow in one's quiver").
Diversifying revenue streams gave the company another arrow in its quiver.
quiververb
To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement.
The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.
To tremble or shake in fear or excitement.
She quivered with anticipation as she opened the letter.
To cause (something) to shake with a slight, rapid trembling motion.
A sudden jolt quivered the surface of the water.
quiveradjective
Relating to, used with, or designed for a quiver (arrow container).
He bought a new quiver strap before the tournament.
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