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Definition of shelf : 1. 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 piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel inside the timberheads.
3. A sand bank in the sea, or a rock, or ledge of rocks, rendering the water shallow, and dangerous to ships.
4. A stratum lying in a very even manner; a flat, projecting layer of rock.

Synonyms:

shoal, rock, counter, rack, ridge, shallow, reef, mantle

escritoire, highboy, buffet, chest of drawers, desk, bureau, dresser, davenport, chiffonnier, lowboy, commode, safe, sideboard, kitchen cabinet

suitcase, container, bladder, pouch, ladle, locker, drum, bottle, bucket, tray, holder, sack, crate, bowl, stomach, vault, box, trunk, wallet, receptacle, cup, purse, bin, tank, can, cabinet, chest, storage, flask, belly, jar, repository, reservoir, pot, pocket, cupboard, drawer, decanter, bag, closet, barrel, case, jug, vat, basket, cask

mantel, ledge, mantelpiece

Usage examples:

• Gradually they ascended, for they were among the mountains, till they reached a narrow ledge or shelf scarcely wider than the stage. - "Andy Grant's Pluck", Horatio Alger.
• When not in use, stand on end on a shelf. - "The Complete Home", Various.
• On the top shelf was all that remained of the tea- service he had presented to his " intended" when he was still at the head of the Gilmerton " yard"- she being at the time lady's- maid at Dalkeith Palace and high in favour with " her Grace." - "The Dew of Their Youth", S. R. Crockett.