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shelf
noun
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shelf

How to pronounce shelf:

Definition of shelf:

shelf (noun):
a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects.
a board fixed horizontally against a wall or in a cupboard, for holding things
a thin flat usually long and narrow piece of material (such as wood) fastened horizontally (as on a wall) at a distance from the floor to hold objects

Synonyms for shelf:

mantelpiecebureauchestdressersupportclosetrackmarketmantelcabinet
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Antonyms for shelf:

dentdepressionindenthollowpitconcaverecesscavityindentation

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