Clues for the word "SHIVER"

We've had 32 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 63 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on March 13, 2025.

Definition 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.