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Definitions for shelving
ˈʃɛl vɪŋshelv·ing
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shelvingnoun
Shelves collectively.
There is ample shelving in the basement.
shelvingverb
Present participle of shelve.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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
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
Shelving
of Shelve
Shelvingadjective
sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore
Shelvingnoun
the act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet
Shelvingnoun
the act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim
Shelvingnoun
material for shelves; shelves, collectively
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
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
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
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of shelving in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of shelving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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