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SHELVING

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Shelving.

Shelving - 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"

Shelving - as a noun

Shelves collectively.

Example: "There is ample shelving in the basement."

(chiefly in the plural) the side-rails of a cart or waggon.

The bank of a river etc.

Shelving - as an adjective

Sloping steeply

Example Sentences

"I need to buy some additional shelving for my garage."
"The bookstore has a wide selection of shelving units."
"He spent the day organizing the books on the library shelving."
"The office is running out of shelving space for all the files."
"The store rearranged its shelving to improve customer flow."
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Word Game Points

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

SHELVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SHELVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shelving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHELVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SHELVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shelving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHELVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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