Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A flat, horizontal surface that is used to hold or display items, often attached to a wall or inside a piece of furniture.
Shelf
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Examples:
There were small black boxes and books on the shelves.
There were a few photographs on a shelf over the fire.
He fetched them from a shelf and gave them to Valjean.
Etymology:
The word shelf originates from the Old English word scylfe, which means a ledge or a surface to place things on. It is derived from Germanic roots, related to the Dutch schelf and German Schelfe.
Usage Statistics:
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