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 kitchen shelves are filled with jars of spices and jars of pasta sauce. "structureitembuildingpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe capacity of such an object"a shelf of videos"itemutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA projecting ledge that resembles such an object."The books sat neatly on the shelves in the library. "propertyarchitecturebuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reef, shoal or sandbar."The fishing boat hit a hidden shelf of rocks, damaging its hull. "geographynauticaloceanenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place on a shelf."The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."propertybuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo set aside; to quit or postpone."They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."planbusinessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with shelves."to shelve a closet or a library"propertybuildingarchitectureutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take (drugs) by anal or vaginal insertion.sexmedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo slope; to incline; to form into shelves."The beach shelves gently towards the ocean, making it safe for children to play near the water. "geologygeographynatureenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
