Word Study
shelving
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shelving, a.
Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. Addison. [1913 Webster]
shelving, n.
- The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet. [1913 Webster]
- The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim. [1913 Webster]
- Material for shelves; shelves, collectively. [1913 Webster]
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