Quiver - Definition

n 1: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright; "a frisson of
surprise shot through him" [syn: frisson, shiver,
chill, quiver, shudder, thrill, tingle]
2: a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his
pipe" [syn: shaking, shakiness, trembling, quiver,
quivering, vibration, palpitation]
3: case for holding arrows
4: the act of vibrating [syn: vibration, quiver,
quivering]
v 1: shake with fast, tremulous movements; "His nostrils
palpitated" [syn: quiver, quake, palpitate]
2: move back and forth very rapidly; "the candle flickered"
[syn: flicker, waver, flitter, flutter, quiver]
3: move with or as if with a regular alternating motion; "the
city pulsated with music and excitement" [syn: pulsate,
beat, quiver]