quiver

• Nom désignant un conteneur pour ranger des flèches, généralement porté par un archer sur le dos ou à la ceinture.

A noun referring to a container for holding arrows, typically carried by an archer on their back or belt.

1. Trembling motionB2formal

   A slight, rapid shaking or trembling movement.

   tremblement

   • A quiver of fear ran through her body.
   • His voice had a slight quiver as he spoke.
   • The leaves gave a quiver in the breeze.

   Synonymesshakeshivershuddertrembletremorvibration

2. Container for arrowsB2formal

   A case or sheath for holding arrows.

   Carquois

   • The archer pulled an arrow from his quiver.
   • She carried a leather quiver on her back.
   • The quiver was decorated with intricate patterns.

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un tremblement léger et rapide, souvent causé par une émotion ou par le froid ; peut aussi désigner une vibration ou une oscillation fine.

A verb used to describe a slight, rapid shaking or trembling movement, often due to emotion or cold.

1. Tremble or shakeB2formal

   To shake with a slight, rapid motion, often due to cold, fear, or excitement.

   trembler

   • Her voice quivered as she spoke about the accident.
   • The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.
   • He quivered with anticipation before the announcement.

   Synonymesflutterquakeshakeshivershuddertremblevibratewaver

2. Vibrate or oscillateB2formal

   To move with a slight, vibrating motion.

   Trembler légèrement

   • The string of the guitar quivered after being plucked.
   • The ground quivered under the weight of the heavy machinery.
   • The candle flame quivered in the draft.

   Synonymesflickerflutterrippleshakeshivertremblevibratewobble

   Antonymessteadystill