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Definitions for shelving
ˈʃɛl vɪŋshelv·ing

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Wiktionary

  1. shelvingnoun

    Shelves collectively.

    There is ample shelving in the basement.

  2. shelvingverb

    Present participle of shelve.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Shelvingadjective

    Sloping; inclining; having declivity.

    Etymology: from shelf.

    Her chamber is aloft, far from the ground;
    And built so shelving, that one cannot climb it,
    Without apparent hazard of his life. William Shakespeare.

    Amidst the brake a hollow den was found,
    With rocks and shelving arches vaulted round. Addison.

Wikipedia

  1. shelving

    A shelf (PL: shelves) is a flat, horizontal plane used for items that are displayed or stored in a home, business, store, or elsewhere. It is raised off the floor and often anchored to a wall, supported on its shorter length sides by brackets, or otherwise anchored to cabinetry by brackets, dowels, screws, or nails. It can also be held up by columns or pillars. A shelf is also known as a counter, ledge, mantel, or rack. Tables designed to be placed against a wall, possibly mounted, are known as console tables, and are similar to individual shelves. A shelf can be attached to a wall or other vertical surface, be suspended from a ceiling, be a part of a free-standing frame unit, or it can be part of a piece of furniture such as a cabinet, bookcase, entertainment center, headboard, and so on. Usually, two to six shelves make up a unit, each shelf being attached perpendicularly to the vertical or diagonal supports and positioned parallel one above the other. Free-standing shelves can be accessible from either one or both longer length sides. A shelf with hidden internal brackets is termed a floating shelf. A shelf or case designed to hold books is a bookshelf. The length of the shelf is based upon the space limitations of its siting and the amount of weight which it will be expected to hold. The vertical distance between the shelves is based upon the space limitations of the unit's siting and the height of the objects; adjustable shelving systems allow the vertical distance to be altered. The unit can be fixed or be some form of mobile shelving. The most heavy-duty shelving is pallet racking. In a store, the front edge of the shelf under the object(s) held might be used to display the name, product number, pricing, and other information about the object(s).

Webster Dictionary

  1. Shelving

    of Shelve

  2. Shelvingadjective

    sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore

  3. Shelvingnoun

    the act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet

  4. Shelvingnoun

    the act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim

  5. Shelvingnoun

    material for shelves; shelves, collectively

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. shelving

    A term expressive of step-like rocks lying in nearly horizontal strata, or inclining very gradually; as a "shelving bottom," or a "shelving land." Applied to the shore, it means that it ascends from the sea, and passes under it at an extremely low angle, so that vessels of draught cannot approach.

Editors Contribution

  1. shelving

    A type of product and structure.

    Shelving is used in large warehouses to store goods and products on.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shelving in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shelving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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