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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

  • (..) Your hair's longer. I cut it since the last time I saw you. Guess it grew out again. I used to spend two weeks here almost every summer, I've cleared some shelves off in the bathroom. Right. One bathroom. It's a pretty good work lamp. The sales lady picked out the bed stuff. You like purple, right? (..)
    2008 Twilight