Associations to the word «Shelf»

Pictures for the word «Shelf»

Wiktionary

SHELF, noun. A flat, rigid, rectangular structure, fixed at right angles to a wall, and used to support, store or display objects.
SHELF, noun. The capacity of such an object; as, a shelf of videos.
SHELF, noun. A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
SHELF, noun. A reef, shoal or sandbar.
SHELF BRA, noun. Balconette (type of brassiere)
SHELF BRAS, noun. Plural of shelf bra
SHELF CLOUD, noun. (meteorology) A low, horizontal cloud typically forming at the leading edge of thunderstorm outflow. An arcus type cloud often found along squall lines.
SHELF CLOUDS, noun. Plural of shelf cloud
SHELF FUNGI, noun. Plural of shelf fungus
SHELF FUNGUS, noun. Synonym of bracket fungus.
SHELF LIFE, noun. The length of time a product (especially food and drugs) will last without deteriorating or without being sold.
SHELF LIFE, noun. The maximum time a packaged material can be stored under specific conditions and still meet the performance requirements specified.
SHELF LIVES, noun. Plural of shelf life

Dictionary definition

SHELF, noun. A support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects.
SHELF, noun. A projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope