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quiver

The correct spelling is quiver.

How to pronounce quiver

/ˈkwɪvəɹ/
noun

IPA: /ˈkwɪvəɹ/

Say it like: Kwi-ver

The correct spelling is quiver. A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun. For example: "He's got lots of sales pitches in his quiver."

Usage Examples

He's got lots of sales pitches in his quiver.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.
  2. 2.A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.
  3. 3.The collective noun for cobras.
  4. 4.A multidigraph.

adjective

  1. 1.Nimble, active.

verb

  1. 1.To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

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