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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

  • (..) You have nothing to fear, dear boy. Actually, some of your classmates... Well, let's just say they're unlikely to make the shelf. Shelf, sir? Anyone who aspires to be anyone hopes to end up here. But then again, you already are someone, aren't you, Harry? Did Voldemort ever make the shelf, sir? You knew him, didn't you, sir? Tom Riddle? You were his teacher. Mr. Riddle had a number of teachers who was here at Hogwarts. (..)
    2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince