nounπShareA 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."The books were neatly arranged on the shelf above the desk. "architecturebuildingitemstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe capacity of such an object"a shelf of videos"utilityitempropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projecting ledge that resembles such an object."The bookshelf had a small, wooden shelf for holding my favorite novels. "architecturebuildingitemstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reef, shoal or sandbar."The fishing boat ran aground on a shallow shelf. "geologynauticaloceanenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
