Definition of "quiver" in English

noun

1. (weaponry) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

2. (figuratively) A ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons.

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

3. (obsolete) A vulva.

4. (obsolete) The collective noun for cobras.

5. (mathematics) A multidigraph, especially in the context of representation theory.

adjective

1. (archaic) Nimble, active.

verb

1. (intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.