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BOOKSHELF Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word bookshelf. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bookshelf. (close relations)
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bookcase
nounn
noun

• a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

ledge
nounn
noun

• a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

rack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton

• the destruction or collapse of something

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• a form of torture in which pain is inflicted by stretching the body

• a rapid gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately

verb

• go at a rack

• stretch to the limits

• put on a rack and pinion

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• run before a gale

• fly in high wind

• draw off from the lees

• torment emotionally or mentally

• work on a rack

• seize together, as of parallel ropes of a tackle in order to prevent running through the block

• place in a rack

• torture on the rack

shelf
nounn
noun

• a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects

• a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

stand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

storage
nounn
noun

• the act of storing something

• a depository for goods

• the commercial enterprise of storing goods and materials

• (computer science) the process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape or disk

• an electronic memory device

• depositing in a warehouse

shelving
adverb, nounadv, n
verb

• hold back to a later time

• place on a shelf

Best Hypernyms For BOOKSHELF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bookshelf, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bookcase fixture furnishing furniture shelf storage bookstand shelving
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