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/ˈʃɪvə/ · shiv·er
noun
- The act of shivering. A shiver went up my spine.
- A bodily response to early hypothermia. The hiker's body began to shiver as the temperature dropped.
verb
- To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened. They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air.
- To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind. The sailor expertly shivered the sail to maximize its surface area.
Did you know? The phrase 'shiver down one's spine' is a common idiomatic expression that describes the sensation of fear or excitement, often accompanied by a physical shiver.