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shelf

1 of 1noun
/ʃɛlf/
Forms:shelves
1

a flat, narrow board made of wood, metal, etc. attached to a wall, to put items on

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  • She arranged her collection of porcelain figurines neatly on the living room shelf.
  • I installed a new shelf in the kitchen to store spices and cooking ingredients.
  • He mounted a floating shelf above his desk to hold his computer monitor.
  • The bathroom shelf is stocked with towels, toiletries, and other essentials.
  • We need to buy brackets to support the heavy shelf for the garage.
2

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

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