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Thump vs Quiver - What's the difference?

thump | quiver | Related terms |

Thump is a related term of quiver.


In lang=en terms the difference between thump and quiver

is that thump is to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As nouns the difference between thump and quiver

is that thump is a blow that produces a muffled sound while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As verbs the difference between thump and quiver

is that thump is to hit (someone or something) as if to make a while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

Quiver vs Oscillate - What's the difference?

quiver | oscillate | Related terms |

Quiver is a related term of oscillate.


In lang=en terms the difference between quiver and oscillate

is that quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver while oscillate is to vary above and below a mean value.

As verbs the difference between quiver and oscillate

is that quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver while oscillate is to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm.

As a noun quiver

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

As an adjective quiver

is (archaic) nimble, active.

Fume vs Quiver - What's the difference?

fume | quiver | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between fume and quiver

is that fume is a gas or vapour/vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale. Fumes are solid particles formed by condensation from the gaseous state, e.g. metal oxides from volatilized metals. They can flocculate and coalesce. Their particle size is between 0.1 and 1 micron. (A micron is one millionth of a metre while quiver is a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As verbs the difference between fume and quiver

is that fume is to emit fumes while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As an adjective quiver is

nimble, active.

Quiver vs Wave - What's the difference?

quiver | wave | Related terms |

Quiver is a related term of wave.


In figuratively|lang=en terms the difference between quiver and wave

is that quiver is (figuratively) a ready storage location for figurative tools or weapons while wave is (figuratively) a sudden unusually large amount of something that is temporarily experienced.

As nouns the difference between quiver and wave

is that quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun while wave is a moving disturbance in the level of a body of water; an undulation.

As verbs the difference between quiver and wave

is that quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver while wave is (lb) to move back and forth repeatedly or wave can be .

As an adjective quiver

is (archaic) nimble, active.

Vibration vs Quiver - What's the difference?

vibration | quiver | Related terms |

Vibration is a related term of quiver.


As nouns the difference between vibration and quiver

is that vibration is vibration while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

As a verb quiver is

to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Jerk vs Quiver - What's the difference?

jerk | quiver | Synonyms |

Jerk is a synonym of quiver.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between jerk and quiver

is that jerk is (obsolete) to flout with contempt while quiver is (obsolete).

In lang=en terms the difference between jerk and quiver

is that jerk is to give a quick, often unpleasant tug or shake while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As nouns the difference between jerk and quiver

is that jerk is a sudden, often uncontrolled movement, especially of the body or jerk can be (caribbean) a rich, spicy jamaican marinade while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As verbs the difference between jerk and quiver

is that jerk is to make a sudden uncontrolled movement or jerk can be to cure (meat) by cutting it into strips and drying it, originally in the sun while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

Boil vs Quiver - What's the difference?

boil | quiver | Synonyms |

Boil is a synonym of quiver.


In lang=en terms the difference between boil and quiver

is that boil is of a liquid, to begin to turn into a gas, seethe while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between boil and quiver

is that boil is (obsolete) to steep or soak in warm water while quiver is (obsolete).

As nouns the difference between boil and quiver

is that boil is a localized accumulation of pus in the skin, resulting from infection or boil can be the point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As verbs the difference between boil and quiver

is that boil is to heat (a liquid) to the point where it begins to turn into a gas while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

Burn vs Quiver - What's the difference?

burn | quiver | Related terms |

Burn is a related term of quiver.


As nouns the difference between burn and quiver

is that burn is water while quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

As a verb quiver is

to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Start vs Quiver - What's the difference?

start | quiver | Related terms |

Start is a related term of quiver.


As an acronym start

is (law).

As a noun quiver is

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

As an adjective quiver is

(archaic) nimble, active.

As a verb quiver is

to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

Quiver vs Totter - What's the difference?

quiver | totter | Related terms |

Quiver is a related term of totter.


In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between quiver and totter

is that quiver is (archaic) nimble, active while totter is (archaic) a rag and bone man.

As nouns the difference between quiver and totter

is that quiver is (weaponry) a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun while totter is an unsteady movement or gait.

As verbs the difference between quiver and totter

is that quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver while totter is to walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

As an adjective quiver

is (archaic) nimble, active.

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