Meaning Of Shiver

n.

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

A thin slice; a shive.
n.

A variety of blue slate.
n.

A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.
n.

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

A spindle.
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.
v. i.

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

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

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

The act of shivering or trembling.