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shelf

 
 
pronunciation:
shelf
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part of speech: noun
inflections: shelves
definition 1: A shelf is something that people use to hold things, especially things like books, cans, dishes, and foods. A shelf is made of a thin flat piece of wood, metal, or other material. Shelves hang up on a wall or are built into pieces of furniture or other large containers. Cabinets and closets often have shelves inside them. Even refrigerators have shelves.
The nice plates and glasses are on the top shelf in the kitchen.Millie keeps her books on a shelf in her bedroom.
 
definition 2: A shelf is a landform that is like a shelf, especially one that is underwater.
In the storm, the ship hit an underwater shelf and was badly damaged.
derivation: shelflike (adj.)
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