Definition of shelf

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Shelf (v. i.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament..

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Banquette :: Banquette (n.) A narrow window seat; a raised shelf at the back or the top of a buffet or dresser.
Hob :: Hob (n.) The flat projection or iron shelf at the side of a fire grate, where things are put to be kept warm..
Berme :: Berme (n.) A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch.
Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A stratum lying in a very even manner; a flat, projecting layer of rock..
Gradino :: Gradino (n.) A step or raised shelf, as above a sideboard or altar. Cf. Superaltar, and Gradin..
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A fixed seat or shelf.
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To place on a shelf. Hence: To lay on the shelf; to put aside; to dismiss from service; to put off indefinitely; as, to shelve an officer; to shelve a claim..
Shelfy :: Shelfy (a.) Abounding in shelves; full of dangerous shallows.
Shelfa :: Shelfa (n.) Alt. of Shilf.
Cupboard :: Cupboard (n.) A board or shelf for cups and dishes.
Berth :: Berth (n.) A place in a ship to sleep in; a long box or shelf on the side of a cabin or stateroom, or of a railway car, for sleeping in..
Ledge :: Ledge (n.) A shelf, ridge, or reef, of rocks..
Ledge :: Ledge (n.) A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery..
Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament..
Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel inside the timberheads.
Place :: Place (n.) To assign a place to; to put in a particular spot or place, or in a certain relative position; to direct to a particular place; to fix; to settle; to locate; as, to place a book on a shelf; to place balls in tennis..
Plough :: Plough (n.) To cut a groove in, as in a plank, or the edge of a board; especially, a rectangular groove to receive the end of a shelf or tread, the edge of a panel, a tongue, etc..
Shelfy :: Shelfy (a.) Full of strata of rock.
Unshelve :: Unshelve (v. t.) To remove from, or as from, a shelf..
Stand :: Stand (v. t.) To set upright; to cause to stand; as, to stand a book on the shelf; to stand a man on his feet..
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