Meaning of the word shelf in English

What does shelf mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shelf

US /ʃelf/

UK /ʃelf/

a flat length of wood or other rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a unit, used for displaying or storing objects

Example:

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She placed the book on the top shelf.

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The kitchen has many open shelves for dishes.

Synonym:

rack ledge tier mantelpiece bracket

a submerged ridge of rock, sand, or coral near the surface of the water

Example:

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The boat ran aground on a hidden rock shelf.

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Divers explored the coral shelf teeming with marine life.

Synonym:

reef bank ledge shoal

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floating shelf shelf space shelf life