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Shelf - definition of shelf by The Free Dictionary

shelf (shĕlf) n. pl. shelves (shĕlvz) 1. a. A flat, usually rectangular structure composed of a rigid material, such as wood, glass, or metal, fixed at right angles to a wall or other vertical surface and used to hold or store objects. b. The contents or capacity of such a structure. c. Something, such as a projecting ledge of rock or a balcony, that ...