shelf
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHELF
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a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed
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see also bookshelf
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Put the vase on the shelf.
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the top/bottom shelf of the kitchen cabinet
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Will you get that book down off the shelf?
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We don't have much shelf space.
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off the shelf
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directly from a store without having to be specially made or ordered
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The dress was a perfect fit right off the shelf.
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equipment purchased off the shelf
on the shelf
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in an inactive state
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not active or being used
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They put their plan to remodel the house on the shelf for the time being.
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The quarterback remains on the shelf [=is still not playing] with a severe injury.
