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One of the small pieces, or splinters, into which a brittle
thing is broken by sudden violence; -- generally used in the plural. |
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A thin slice; a shive. |
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A variety of blue slate. |
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A sheave or small wheel in a pulley. |
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A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window
shutter. |
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A spindle. |
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To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to
shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet. |
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To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to
be shattered. |
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To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from
cold or fear. |
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To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering
close to the wind. |
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The act of shivering or trembling. |
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