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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

  • (..) But I suggest to be quiet, bro Don't even try it... Groovin' it and always movin' it 'Cause I'm not fakin' it Pullin' out rhymes like books off the shelf Born in England, raised in Hollis Taught to go for myself This is stone cold rhymin' No frills, no fluffs And it's no accident that (..)
    2017 Baby Driver