skälva — meaning in English

English meaning

• quaver noun A trembling shake.
• quiver noun A case for carrying arrows.
• waver verb To hesitate or show signs of doubt, especially about a decision or resolve.

Senses

skälva is used for these senses in English:

• quaver A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing.
• quiver (intransitive) To shake or move with slight and tremulous motion.
• waver Of a body part such as an eye or hand, or the voice: to become unsteady; to shake, to tremble.

quaver — full definition

1. noun A trembling shake.
2. noun A trembling of the voice, as in speaking or singing.
3. noun an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail.

quiver — full definition

1. noun A case for carrying arrows.
2. verb To shake with small, rapid movements, often from cold, fear, or emotion.

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