quiver

Meanings

• noun

  A container used to hold arrows or bolts.

  - "The archer placed his arrows in the quiver before going into battle."
  - "After shooting all his arrows, the hunter had to reload his quiver."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɪvəɹ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkwɪvəɹ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkwɪvəɹ/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of quiver that leads to same result
quiver , quivers , quivered , quivering , quiveringly

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Etymology

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Old English cwicera, from cwice 'sharp' + reeda 'container'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'quiver' is also used in astronomy to describe a dark nebula in the constellation Cygnus.

2. In ancient Egypt, quivers were often made of wood and decorated with intricate carvings.

3. The largest quiver ever recorded was used by an ancient Chinese warrior named Guan Yu, who carried over 1,000 arrows in his quiver.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrow: A projectile used in hunting or warfare, typically consisting of a shaft with a pointed head.

2. bow: A flexible, elastic, or resilient structure used to propel an arrow or other projectile.

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Culture

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In literature, the quiver is often used as a symbol of preparedness and readiness for battle. In art, quivers are depicted in various forms, from simple leather containers to intricately decorated wooden boxes. In music, the term 'quiver' is used in music to describe the range of a single note.

How to Memorize "quiver"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hunter with a quiver full of arrows on his back.
   - Imagine an archer pulling an arrow from his quiver and nocking it onto his bowstring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'quiver' with the word 'arrows'.
   - Think of the quiver as a container for arrows.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'quiver' by associating it with the word 'arrows' and the sound 'q-u-i-v-e-r'.
   - Use the acronym 'QUIVER' to remember the definition: Quarrels Underneath In Valuable Earthenware Receptacle.

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