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shelf
shelf
/ˈʃɛlf/
noun
(
)
A support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
(
shelf
)
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
I need to add an extra shelf to my pantry for more storage space
I need to add an extra shelf to my pantry for more storage space
A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
(
shelf
,
ledge
)
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
The rock climber clung to the narrow ledge, carefully navigating the sheer cliff face.
The rock climber clung to the narrow ledge, carefully navigating the sheer cliff face.
shelve
shelve
/ˈʃɛlv/
verb
(
)
Hold back to a later time
(
hold over
,
prorogue
,
put over
,
defer
,
put off
,
remit
,
set back
,
shelve
,
table
[ N. American]
,
postpone
)
hold back to a later time
Let's postpone the exam
let's postpone the exam
Place on a shelf
(
shelve
)
place on a shelf
Shelve books
shelve books
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