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Quivering Definition & Meaning

quivering
noun
  1. a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe"
  2. the act of vibrating

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Frequently asked questions

What does quivering mean?
a shaky motion; "the shaking of his fingers as he lit his pipe" the act of vibrating
What part of speech is quivering?
Quivering is a noun.
How many definitions does quivering have?
Quivering has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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