Definition of shelve

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Shelve (v. i.) To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore..

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Shelved :: Shelved (imp. & p. p.) of Shelv.
Buffet :: Buffet (n.) A cupboard or set of shelves, either movable or fixed at one side of a room, for the display of plate, china, etc., a sideboard..
Whatnot :: Whatnot (n.) A kind of stand, or piece of furniture, having shelves for books, ornaments, etc.; an etagere..
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet..
Shelve :: Shelve (v. i.) To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore..
Cupboard :: Cupboard (n.) A small closet in a room, with shelves to receive cups, dishes, food, etc.; hence, any small closet..
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To place on a shelf. Hence: To lay on the shelf; to put aside; to dismiss from service; to put off indefinitely; as, to shelve an officer; to shelve a claim..
Credence :: Credence (n.) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose..
Unshelve :: Unshelve (v. t.) To remove from, or as from, a shelf..
Shelving :: Shelving (n.) Material for shelves; shelves, collectively..
Niere :: niere (n.) A movable and ornamental closet or piece of furniture with shelves or drawers.
Shelfy :: Shelfy (a.) Abounding in shelves; full of dangerous shallows.
Dresser :: Dresser (v. t.) A cupboard or set of shelves to receive dishes and cooking utensils.
Shelve :: Shelve (v. t.) To furnish with shelves; as, to shelve a closet or a library..
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Suspended from above; pendent; as, hanging shelves..
Shelves :: Shelves (pl. ) of Shel.
Burke :: Burke (v. t.) To dispose of quietly or indirectly; to suppress; to smother; to shelve; as, to burke a parliamentary question..
Apothesis :: Apothesis (n.) A place on the south side of the chancel in the primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc..
Sideboard :: Sideboard (n.) A piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for keeping or displaying articles of table service.
Bookcase :: Bookcase (n.) A case with shelves for holding books, esp. one with glazed doors..
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