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Meaning of SHIVER in English

One of the small pieces, or splinters, into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence; -- generally used in the plural.

Use in sentences of SHIVER

    Meaning of SHIVER in English

    • One of the small pieces, or splinters, into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence; -- generally used in the plural.
    • A thin slice; a shive.
    • A variety of blue slate.
    • A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.
    • A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter.
    • A spindle.
    • To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet.
    • To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be shattered.
    • To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from cold or fear.
    • To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.
    • The act of shivering or trembling.

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