quivers

[/ˈkwɪvərz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (third person singular verb) / quivers (noun plural)
tremores, estremecimentos (noun); tremem, estremece (verb)
1. (noun) Cases or containers for holding and carrying arrows, typically worn on the back or at the side by archers
The archer carried multiple quivers filled with arrows.
O arqueiro carregava múltiplas aljabas cheias de flechas.
2. (verb) Third person singular present of 'quiver': to shake or tremble slightly, often from cold, fear, or emotion
The leaf quivers in the gentle breeze.
A folha tremula na brisa suave.
3. (noun) A slight trembling or shaking movement
There was a quiver in her voice as she spoke.
Havia um tremor na sua voz enquanto falava.
In both Brazilian and American cultures, 'quivers' as an archery term is primarily used in contexts of historical archery, sports archery, or fantasy/gaming references. The verb form 'quivers' is commonly used in literature and everyday speech to describe emotional or physical trembling, particularly in expressions of fear, cold, or strong emotion. In Brazil, the term carries similar literary and colloquial weight as in English.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
tremblesshakesshiversvibrateswaversquakes
Antonyms / Antônimos
stillssteadiesstabilizescalms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tremores, aljaba
Aljaba is used for the arrow container; tremores for the shaking action
Rio de Janeiro
tremidas
Colloquial term for trembling or shaking movements
São Paulo
estremecimentos
More formal term for trembling or shuddering
Portugal
aljava, tremências
Aljava used for arrow container; tremências for trembling (archaic/poetic)

Related Words

arrowarchertremorshakevibrationbowstring

Related Idioms & Phrases

quiver in one's boots (to be very frightened)
a quiver of anticipation (nervous excitement)
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