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Shiver

/ˈʃɪvə/

The act of shivering.

📖 Definitions of "Shiver"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of shivering.

    "A shiver went up my spine."

  2. 2

    A bodily response to early hypothermia.Wp

verb
  1. 1

    To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.

    "They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air."

  2. 2

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

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