shelf

noun

ˈshelf

plural shelves ˈshelvz How to pronounce shelf (audio)

: 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

: one of several similar pieces in a closet, bookcase, or similar structure

: the contents of a shelf

the author of a shelf of bestsellers

: something resembling a shelf in form or position: such as

: a sandbank or ledge of rocks usually partially submerged

: a flat projecting layer of rock

: the submerged gradually sloping border of a continent or island : continental shelf

shelfful

ˈshelf-ˌfu̇l How to pronounce shelf (audio)

noun

shelflike

ˈshelf-ˌlīk How to pronounce shelf (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Put the vase on the shelf. the top shelf of the kitchen cabinet Will you get that book down off the shelf? We don't have much shelf space.

Recent Examples on the Web Similarly, Nora’s cruelly abrupt exit from Moussa’s life is never accounted for, indeed our only subsequent glimpse of her — and Moussa’s — comes during an impersonal Skype call, as a formality for an off-the-shelf divorce.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 The seat post also integrates the rear lights, so it can't be replaced with an off-the-shelf part.

John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 This summer, residents have the opportunity to evaluate them along with three off-the-shelf options added to the pilot program after officials faced criticism.

Olga R. Rodriguez, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 The hacking tool, a custom circuit board known as a modchip, uses off-the-shelf parts that cost around $25.

Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 In its work, the team procured two off-the-shelf UWB RTLS systems: the Sewio Indoor Tracking RTLS UWB Wi-Fi Kit, and the Avalue Renity Artemis Enterprise Kit.

Max Eddy, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 ElSa uses a $250 FLIR ONE Pro thermal camera with 206x156 pixel resolution that plugs into an off-the-shelf iPhone 6.

Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022 Because these tools are commoditized, there are many different off-the-shelf malware systems that someone can leverage.

Keshia Butts, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 And so, once a drug is off-the-shelf there’s little or no control over who gets access to it.

Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	on the shelf
释义	shelf noun ˈshelf plural shelves ˈshelvz 1 a : 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 b : one of several similar pieces in a closet, bookcase, or similar structure c : the contents of a shelf the author of a shelf of bestsellers 2 : something resembling a shelf in form or position: such as a : a sandbank or ledge of rocks usually partially submerged b : a flat projecting layer of rock c : the submerged gradually sloping border of a continent or island : continental shelf shelfful ˈshelf-ˌfu̇l noun shelflike ˈshelf-ˌlīk adjective Phrases off the shelf : available from stock : not made to order off the shelf equipment on the shelf : in a state of inactivity or uselessness Example Sentences Put the vase on the shelf. the top shelf of the kitchen cabinet Will you get that book down off the shelf? We don't have much shelf space. Recent Examples on the Web Similarly, Nora’s cruelly abrupt exit from Moussa’s life is never accounted for, indeed our only subsequent glimpse of her — and Moussa’s — comes during an impersonal Skype call, as a formality for an off-the-shelf divorce. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 The seat post also integrates the rear lights, so it can't be replaced with an off-the-shelf part. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 This summer, residents have the opportunity to evaluate them along with three off-the-shelf options added to the pilot program after officials faced criticism. Olga R. Rodriguez, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2022 The hacking tool, a custom circuit board known as a modchip, uses off-the-shelf parts that cost around $25. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 In its work, the team procured two off-the-shelf UWB RTLS systems: the Sewio Indoor Tracking RTLS UWB Wi-Fi Kit, and the Avalue Renity Artemis Enterprise Kit. Max Eddy, PCMAG, 11 Aug. 2022 ElSa uses a $250 FLIR ONE Pro thermal camera with 206x156 pixel resolution that plugs into an off-the-shelf iPhone 6. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Aug. 2022 Because these tools are commoditized, there are many different off-the-shelf malware systems that someone can leverage. Keshia Butts, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2022 And so, once a drug is off-the-shelf there’s little or no control over who gets access to it. Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, probably from Old English scylfe; akin to Old Norse hlīthskjalf Odin's seat First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing shelf ice shelf continental shelf off the shelf shelf fungus shelf ice shelf life top-shelf sulfur shelf shelf-stable on the shelf See More ice shelf continental shelf off the shelf shelf fungus shelf ice shelf life top-shelf sulfur shelf shelf-stable on the shelf See More Kids Definition shelf noun ˈshelf plural shelves ˈshelvz 1 : a flat piece (as of wood or metal) set above a floor (as on a wall or in a bookcase) to hold things 2 : a flat area (as of rock) on the shelf phrase as in off not being in a state of use, activity, or employment The idea for a fundraiser has been on the shelf for months. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance off dormant dead vacant at rest unused idle inactive out of commission inert latent inoperative free fallow asleep suspended interrupted useless unoccupied arrested unusable slow sleepy quiescent lifeless comatose moribund unworkable abeyant inoperable dull Antonyms & Near Antonyms on working living active busy going operating employed running functioning operative alive operational functional workable energetic vigorous practical operable useful sedulous feasible viable assiduous industrious usable useable See More
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shelf

noun

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Phrases Containing shelf

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