Shelve vs. Shelving

Shelve vs. Shelving — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Shelve and Shelving

Shelveverb

(transitive) to place on a shelf

The library needs volunteers to help shelve books.

Shelvingadjective

sloping steeply

Shelveverb

(transitive) to set aside, quit, or halt

They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost.

Shelvingverb

present participle of shelve

Shelveverb

To furnish with shelves.

to shelve a closet or a library

Shelvingnoun

Shelves collectively.

There is ample shelving in the basement.
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Shelveverb

(slang) To take (drugs) by anal or vaginal insertion.

Shelvingnoun

The side-rails of a cart or waggon.

Shelveverb

To have sex with.

Shelvingnoun

(rare) The bank of a river etc.

Shelveverb

(intransitive) To slope; to incline.

Shelvenoun

A rocky ledge or shelf.

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Shelveverb

hold back to a later time;

let's postpone the exam

Shelveverb

place on a shelve;

shelve books