Shelf (Noun)
Meaning 1
A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
A support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully placed the vase on the top shelf of the bookcase.
- The store employee restocked the shelf with boxes of cereal.
- He needed to install an extra shelf in his closet to hold his shoes.
- The library had shelves upon shelves of old books and manuscripts.
- The kitchen cabinet had a fold-down shelf that doubled as a desk.