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      shelf
      noun
      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.
      The capacity of such an object
      A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
      A reef, sandbar, or shoal.
      (computing) The part of a repository where shelvesets are stored.
      A place name:
      A village in the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE1228).
      A hamlet in Coychurch Lower community, Bridgend borough county borough, Wales (OS grid ref SS9380).
      verb
      Alternative form of shelve. [(transitive) To furnish (a place) with shelves; especially, to furnish (a library, etc.) with bookshelves.]
      Synonyms for shelf
      ledgenbookcasencupboardnmantelshelfdrawernracknsuperaltarclosetnmantelnstoreroomn
      Words related to shelf
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