Shelf word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "shelf" word

[noun] a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
[noun] a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

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\Shelf\, n.; pl. {Shelves}. [OE. shelfe, schelfe, AS. scylfe; akin to G. schelfe, Icel. skj[=a]lf. In senses 2 & 3, perhaps a different word (cf. {Shelve}, v. i.).] 1. (Arch.) A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament. 2. A sand bank in the sea, or a rock, or ledge of rocks, rendering the water shallow, and dangerous to ships. On the tawny sands and shelves. --Milton. On the secret shelves with fury cast. --Dryden. 3. (Mining) A stratum lying in a very even manner; a flat, projecting layer of rock. 4. (Naut.) A piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel inside the timberheads. --D. Kemp. {To lay on the shelf}, to lay aside as unnecessary or useless; to dismiss; to discard.

Synonyms for shelf

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The fun area, different aproach to word »shelf«

Let's analyse "shelf" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and One vowel. 20% of vowels is 18.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: FLEHS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... .... . .-.. ..-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: shelf: 5 = 5, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: shelf: 1 + 8 + 5 + 3 + 6 = 23, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive

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