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FACTS ABOUT: A quiver quiver

Definition: quiver  Play quiverpronunciation  A quiver is a case designed to hold and transport arrows, often strapped to the back or waist.

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1. What Is a Quiver?: A quiver is a portable container or case used by archers to hold and carry their arrows safely.


2. Worn on the Back or Hip: Quivers can be strapped right onto an archer's back (like a backpack), worn on their hip, or even attached to their belt for quick grabbing.


3. Keeping Arrows Safe: Inside a quiver, precious arrows are kept safe from getting bent, broken, or getting their delicate feathers ruffled while moving around.


4. Ancient Archery Gear: Humans have been using quivers for thousands of years; ancient hunters and warriors made them out of animal skins, bark, wood, and woven leather.


5. Robin Hood's Favorite Accessory: Famous legendary archers like Robin Hood and hero characters in movies and video games are almost always seen wearing a trusty quiver full of arrows on their back.


6. Quick-Draw Action: Archery is all about speed when hunting or target shooting, and a well-designed quiver lets an archer pull out a new arrow in less than a second!


7. Not Just for Arrows: The word "quiver" has a totally different meaning, too! It can also mean a quick, tiny shake or shiver, like when you tremble from excitement or get goosebumps in the cold.