shiver
noun (1)
shiv·er
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Definition of shiver
(Entry 1 of 4)
: one of the small pieces into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence
shiver
verb (1)
shivered;
shivering\ ˈshi-və-riŋ
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Definition of shiver (Entry 2 of 4)
: to break into many small pieces : shatter
shiver
verb (2)
shivered;
shivering\ ˈshi-və-riŋ
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Definition of shiver (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to undergo trembling : quiver
2
: to tremble in the wind as it strikes first one and then the other side (of a sail)
: to cause (a sail) to shiver by steering close to the wind
shiver
noun (2)Definition of shiver (Entry 4 of 4)
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shiver
verb
shiv·er
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shivered;
shivering
Kids Definition of shiver
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to shake slightly (as from cold or fear)
shiver
nounKids Definition of shiver (Entry 2 of 2)
: a small shaking movement of the body (as from cold or emotion)
a shiver of delight
shiver
intransitive verb
shiv·er
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Medical Definition of shiver
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to undergo trembling : experience rapid involuntary muscular twitching especially in response to cold
shiver
nounMedical Definition of shiver (Entry 2 of 2)
: an instance of shivering
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