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shelf

Definition

  • noun: a flat board which is attached to a wall, frame, etc., and on which objects can be placed
  • noun: a thin flat usually long and narrow piece of material (as wood) fastened horizontally (as on a wall) at a distance from the floor to hold objects
  • synonyms: bracket, gradin, gradine

Examples

  • The quarterback remains 'on the shelf' [=is still not playing] with a severe injury.

  • They put their plan to remodel the house 'on the shelf' for the time being.

  • They used mostly 'off-the-shelf' stereo components for the media room.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) No, I don't believe it has. In fact, Maeve's tab was in such excellent standing, she deserved a token of gratitude. How about a double round on me? Top shelf, of course. Run! Maeve, is something wrong? No, I'm fine. Clementine took the other girls and treated the (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8