shiver

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

2. n. A thin slice; a shive. Source: opted

3. n. A variety of blue slate. Source: opted

4. n. A sheave or small wheel in a pulley. Source: opted

5. n. A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter. Source: opted

6. n. A spindle. Source: opted

7. v. t. To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet. Source: opted

8. v. i. To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be shattered. Source: opted

9. v. i. To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from cold or fear. Source: opted

10. v. t. To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind. Source: opted

11. n. The act of shivering or trembling. Source: opted

12. n. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement Source: wordnet

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