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SHELVES

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shelves.

Shelves - as a verb

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferhold overpostponeprorogueput offput overremittable
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Place on a shelf

Example: "Shelve books"

Shelves - as a noun

A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.

The capacity of such an object

Example: "A shelf of videos"

A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.

A reef, shoal or sandbar.

Example Sentences

"I need to organize my books on the shelves."
"The store has empty shelves because they ran out of stock."
"There are many books on the library shelves."
"My dad built some wooden shelves for our garage."
"The supermarket rearranged the shelves to improve visibility."
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Word Game Points

Is SHELVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shelves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHELVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHELVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shelves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHELVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHELVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shelves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHELVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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