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Definition of shelving

shelving

/ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/
shelv · ing
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• noun

1

Shelves considered collectively, or material used for making shelves.

Example

"We installed wooden shelving along the back wall of the pantry to hold canned goods."

2

The act of placing items on a shelf, or of postponing or setting aside a plan or project.

Example

"Budget cuts led to the sudden shelving of the new community center project."

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• adjective

1

Sloping or inclining gradually downward, especially of a shoreline, seabed, or hillside.

Example

"The swimmers waded carefully along the gently shelving beach."

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• Nearby Words

sheltie
shelve
shelver
shelving
shenandoah
shenanigan
shenanigans

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shelving. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shelving
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