Shelf

Quick meaning: Shelf is a noun meaning The capacity of such an object.

Meaning

The capacity of such an object.

More Meanings

1. A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
2. (computing) The part of a repository where shelvesets are stored.
3. A reef, sandbar, or shoal.
4. A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk, etc., and used to display, store, or support objects.
5. Alternative form of shelve.

Example Sentences

a shelf of videos

Scopuloſo, full of rocks, ſhelfs, flats, or dangers by ſea.

We keep the old newspapers on the bottom shelf of the cupboard, and our photos on the top shelf.

But with a ſlaw ſuddein chauffing ſtorm-bringer Orion, / Spurnt vs too the waters: then ſootherne ſwaſhruter huffling / Flung vs on high ſhelueflats, to the rocks vs he buffeted after.

Word Forms

• shelves
• shelfs
• shelfing
• shelfed
• shelve

Synonyms for shelf

Depending on context, synonyms include shelfful, ledge.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ledge, bin, cabinet, drawer, dresser, closet.

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