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| aisle |
an open space for passing between rows or sections of seats or shelves. |
| bookcase |
a set of shelves for holding books. |
| buffet2 |
a piece of furniture with a flat top and shelves or drawers to store table linens, dishes, and silverware. [1/2 definitions] |
| cabinet |
a piece of furniture with shelves, compartments, or drawers and usually covered by a door or doors. Cabinets are used to store or hold objects. [1/2 definitions] |
| cupboard |
a cabinet with shelves for food, dishes, or other items. |
| dresser2 |
a piece of furniture with drawers or shelves for holding clothing or other items. |
| hutch |
a piece of furniture that has drawers below and open shelves above, usually used for storing dishes. [1/2 definitions] |
| secretary |
a piece of furniture that has a desk top, drawers, and shelves for books. [1/3 definitions] |
| shelf |
a thin, flat piece of wood, metal, or other material that is attached to a wall or set into a piece of furniture. Shelves are used to hold books, dishes, and other things. [1/2 definitions] |
| toy shelf |
a single shelf or piece of furniture with multiple shelves used primarily for keeping and displaying children's toys. |
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