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Uncommonshelves
The correct spelling is shelves.
How to pronounce shelves
noun
IPA: /ˈʃɛlvz/
Say it like: She-lve-s
The correct spelling is shelves. A 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. For example: "a shelf of videos"
Usage Examples
“a shelf of videos”
“The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.”
“They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A 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.
- 2.The capacity of such an object
- 3.A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
- 4.A reef, shoal or sandbar.
verb
- 1.To place on a shelf.
- 2.To set aside; to quit or postpone.
- 3.To furnish with shelves.
- 4.To take (drugs) by anal or vaginal insertion.
- 5.To have sex with.
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