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shelve

The correct spelling is shelve.

How to pronounce shelve

/ʃɛlv/
noun

IPA: /ʃɛlv/

Say it like: She-lve

The correct spelling is shelve. A rocky ledge or shelf. For example: "The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."

Usage Examples

The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.

They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.

to shelve a closet or a library

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A rocky ledge or shelf.

verb

  1. 1.To place on a shelf.
  2. 2.To set aside; to quit or postpone.
  3. 3.To furnish with shelves.
  4. 4.To take (drugs) by anal or vaginal insertion.
  5. 5.To have sex with.

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