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shelving |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shelve \Shelve\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Shelved}; p. pr & vb n. {Shelving}.] [Perhapss originally from the same source as shallow, but influenced by shelf a ledge, a platform.] To incline gradually; to be slopping; as the bottom shelves from the shore. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shelving \Shelv"ing\, a. Sloping gradually; inclining; as a shelving shore. --Shak. ``Shelving arches.'' --Addison. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shelving \Shelv"ing\, n. 1. The act of fitting up shelves; as the job of shelving a closet. 2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as the shelving of a claim. 3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.
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