shelve

Meanings

• noun

  A flat-topped support or structure, usually made of wood or metal, used to hold or display items.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , pigeonhole , table

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Variants

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shelve , shelved , shelver , shelvers , shelves , shelving

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English scelf or scelfe, meaning 'shelf' or 'shelter'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest shelf in the world is located in a supermarket in the United States and measures over 1,000 feet long.

2. In ancient Greece, shelves were used to display pottery and other decorative items in temples and homes.

3. The word 'shelf' is also used as a verb, meaning 'to provide with a shelf or shelves'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bookshelf: A large, freestanding shelf or set of shelves designed specifically for storing books.

2. shelf life: The length of time that a food product or other perishable item can be stored before it begins to spoil or lose quality.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'shelf' is often used metaphorically to represent a place or position of storage or preservation, such as in the phrase 'a place on the shelf' for an idea or a book. In art, shelves can be used as a compositional element to create depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "shelve"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bookshelf filled with books. Visualize the shape and size of the shelf, and the way the books sit on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shelf' with the idea of storage or organization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shelves Help Elephants' to remember the spelling of 'shelf'.

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