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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

  • (..) not trying to stop - Why? -- coming with you Why? I eat while I would be uncomfortable no need to explain (I thought you (the monkey is in store for candy in the top shelf (do not tell (the monkey see you know, I'm cinnamon No, I mean how arrived there? do not know (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda