shelf
B1Frequent NGSL-3UK /ʃelf/US /ʃelf/
Meaning
noun
a flat board, made of wood, metal, glass, etc., fixed to the wall or forming part of a cupboard, bookcase, etc., for things to be placed on
“I helped him put up some shelves in his bedroom.”
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