Definition of Shiver

1. Verb. Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement.

Exact synonyms: Shudder, Thrill, Throb
Generic synonyms: Tremble
Derivative terms: Shudder

2. Noun. A reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement.

3. Verb. Shake, as from cold. "The children are shivering--turn on the heat!"
Exact synonyms: Shudder
Generic synonyms: Move Involuntarily, Move Reflexively
Derivative terms: Shivering, Shudder

4. Noun. An almost pleasurable sensation of fright. "A frisson of surprise shot through him"
Exact synonyms: Chill, Frisson, Quiver, Shudder, Thrill, Tingle
Generic synonyms: Fear, Fearfulness, Fright
Derivative terms: Shivery, Shuddery, Thrill, Thrill, Tingle

Definition of 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.

2. 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.

3. v. i. To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be shattered.

4. v. i. To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from cold or fear.

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

6. n. The act of shivering or trembling.

Definition of Shiver

1. Noun. A fragment or splinter, especially of glass or stone. ¹

2. Verb. To break into splinters or fragments. ¹

3. Verb. To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened. ¹

4. Noun. The act or result of shivering. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shiver

1. to tremble with fear or cold [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Shiver

1. To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be shattered. "There shiver shafts upon shields thick." (Chaucer) "The natural world, should gravity once cease, . . . Would instantly shiver into millions of atoms." (Woodward) 1. One of the small pieces, or splinters, into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence; generally used in the plural. "All to shivers dashed." 2. A thin slice; a shive. "A shiver of their own loaf." "Of your soft bread, not but a shiver." (Chaucer) 3. A variety of blue slate. 4. A sheave or small wheel in a pulley. 5. A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter. 6. A spindle. Origin: OE. Schivere, fr. Shive; cf. G. Schifer a splinter, slate, OHG. Scivere a splinter, Dan. & Sw. Skifer a slate. See Shive, and cf. Skever. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shiver

shiur
shiurim
shiv
shiv'ah
shivah
shivahs
shivaree
shivareed
shivareeing
shivarees
shivas
shive
shiver (current term)
shiver-spar
shiver my timbers
shivered
shiverer
shiverers
shiverier
shiveriest
shivering
shiveringly
shiverings
shivers
shivery
shives
shiviti

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