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Meaning of shivering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shivering

Pronunciation:/ˈʃɪvəɹɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

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

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

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To break into splinters or fragments.

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of a person or thing that shivers; a trembling.