an arrow in the quiver

an arrow in the quiver
one of a number of resources that can be drawn on.
quiver

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  • arrow in the quiver — An arrow in the quiver is a strategy or option that could be used to achieve your objective …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • arrow in the quiver —    An arrow in the quiver is a strategy or option that could be used to achieve your objective.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • an arrow in the quiver — one of a number of resources or strategies that can be drawn on or followed …   Useful english dictionary

  • quiver — quiver1 verb shake or tremble with a slight rapid motion. ↘cause to make a slight rapid motion. noun a slight trembling movement or sound. Derivatives quivering adjective quiveringly adverb quivery adjective Origin ME: from OE cwifer nimble,… …   English new terms dictionary

  • Quiver (mathematics) — In mathematics, a quiver is a directed graph where loops and multiple arrows between two vertices are allowed. They are commonly used in representation theory: a representation , V, of a quiver assigns a vector space V(x) to each vertex x of the… …   Wikipedia

  • Quiver — A quiver is a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those shot from a bow, crossbow or blowgun. Quivers have different forms depending on their use: quivers may hang from an archer s belt, from a horse saddle, or be worn on the… …   Wikipedia

  • Quiver (disambiguation) — A quiver is a container for archery ammunition.Quiver may also refer to: * Bow quiver, attached to the tailpiece of a double bass and used to store the bow *Quiver (mathematics), a type of graph *Quiver diagram, a graph in physics *A quiver tree… …   Wikipedia

  • Arrow of Brahma — The Arrow of Brahma is from Indian Hindu mythology. It is also an implement in a ritual of the Theravada Buddhists. Hindu MythologyIn Hindu mythology, the demi god Rama (Ramachandra) faced the demon king of Sri Lanka, Ravana. Rama shot arrows and …   Wikipedia

  • quiver — 1. noun [kʍɪvə(ɹ)]|/kwɪvə(ɹ)/ a) A container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun. Don Pedro: Nay, if Cupid have not spent all his quiver in Venice, thou wilt quake for this shortly …   Wiktionary

  • quiver — 1. v. & n. v. 1 intr. tremble or vibrate with a slight rapid motion, esp.: a (usu. foll. by with) as the result of emotion (quiver with anger). b (usu. foll. by in) as the result of air currents etc. (quiver in the breeze). 2 tr. (of a bird, esp …   Useful english dictionary

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