shiver

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɪvə/
/ˈʃɪvɚ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of shivering.

Example Sentences
  • A shiver went up my spine.
2 Definition

A bodily response to early hypothermia.Wp

3 Definition

A fragment or splinter, especially of glass or stone.

4 Definition

A thin slice; a shive.

5 Definition

A variety of blue slate.

6 Definition

A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.

7 Definition

A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter.

8 Definition

A spindle.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

Example Sentences
  • They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air.
2 Definition

To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

3 Definition

To break into splinters or fragments.