Synonyms for shelf
ʃɛlfshelf

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1. shelfnoun

   The capacity of such an object; as, a shelf of videos.

   Synonyms:
   shelfful

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. shelfnoun

   a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects

   Synonyms:
   ledge

2. ledge, shelfnoun

   a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

   Synonyms:
   ledge

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1. shelfnoun

   Synonyms:
   ledge

2. shelfnoun

   Synonyms:
   shoal, shallow

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1. shelfnoun

   Synonyms:
   mantel, mantelpiece, bracket, console, ledge, shallow, shoal, banquette

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1. List of paraphrases for "shelf":

   plateau, platform, continental, tray, platter, rack, conservation, tablet, bookshelf, shelving, bookcase, mower, shelf-life, mainland

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1. Chief Executive David Taylor:

   A few years ago we got too central and global and too slow to address market opportunities. We need more direct ownership for our regional managers all the way to the store shelf.

2. Michael Laufer:

   If you want to talk about danger. What exactly is the danger? People are already dying and they aren’t getting treated, and the treatment is on the shelf. That’s danger. That’s tragedy that we are already looking it.

3. Amandeep Sidhu:

   This decision should be a reminder to the U.S. military that the shelf-life of its policy of excluding Sikh soldiers has expired, this decision makes clear that they should be given the opportunity to serve.

4. Mortimer Hope:

   Many governments across Africa have developed broadband plans. The issue is that those plans very often just sit on a shelf, not being implemented.

5. Alyssa Pike:

   Though it might look a little different than normal, it's possible to eat healthfully when stuck at home, choosing shelf-stable foods like canned goods, pastas, rice and legumes and utilizing your freezer -- [ where ] you can store breads, meats, vegetables, fruits and more -- are great ways to ensure you have a nice variety when your trips to the grocery store are limited.