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Meaning of shelves

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shelves

Pronunciation:/ˈʃɛlvz/

noun

Definitions

  1. A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

  2. The capacity of such an object

    Example: a shelf of videos

  3. A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.

  4. A reef, shoal or sandbar.

verb

Definitions

  1. To place on a shelf.

    Example: The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.

  2. To set aside; to quit or postpone.

    Example: They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.

  3. To furnish with shelves.

    Example: to shelve a closet or a library

  4. To take (drugs) by anal or vaginal insertion.