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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

  • (..) - Yeah. - Did you read any of these books? - I don't know. - How about any of these books? - Probably not. What about the ones on the top shelf? You read those? - Yeah, I read those. - Good for you. What do you think about 'em? Hey, I'm not here for a fuckin' book report. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting