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shelf

IPA: /ʃɛlf/

KK: /ʃɛlf/

noun

Definition: A flat structure, often made of wood or metal, that is attached to a wall and used to hold items like books or decorations.

Example: She placed the books on the shelf in her living room.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

shelfful

IPA: /ˈʃɛlf.fəl/

KK: /ˈʃɛlffəl/

noun

Definition: The quantity of items that can be placed on a shelf.

Example: The bookstore has a shelfful of new novels waiting to be displayed.

shelflike

IPA: /ˈʃɛlflaɪk/

KK: /ˈʃɛlfˌlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to that of a shelf.

Example: The new furniture has a shelflike design that fits perfectly in the corner of the room.

shelter

IPA: /ˈʃɛltər/

KK: /ˈʃɛltər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take cover or find a safe place to stay, especially from danger or bad weather.

Example: During the storm, we had to shelter under a large tree.

noun

Definition: A place that offers protection or safety, often from bad weather or danger.

Example: The family found shelter from the storm in a nearby building.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide a place of protection or safety for someone or something.

Example: The organization aims to shelter homeless families during the winter months.

sheltered

IPA: /ˈʃɛltəd/

KK: /ˈʃɛltərd/

adjective

Definition: Protected from harsh conditions like wind or rain, or someone who has been overly protected in life, often lacking experience or social skills.

Example: She grew up in a sheltered environment, away from the troubles of the outside world.

verb

Definition: To provide protection or a safe place for someone or something.

Example: The animals were sheltered from the storm in a cozy barn.

shelterer

IPA: /ˈʃɛltərər/

KK: /ˈʃɛltərər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives a place to stay or protects someone from danger or bad weather.

Example: The shelterer opened their home to those in need during the storm.

shelterless

IPA: /ˈʃɛltərləs/

KK: /ˈʃɛltərləs/

adjective

Definition: Not having a place to live or stay; without a home.

Example: The shelterless people gathered in the park for warmth.

shelved

IPA: /ʃɛlvd/

KK: /ʃɛlvd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to shelves or having been put on a shelf; also means something that has been postponed or delayed.

Example: The project was shelved due to budget cuts.

verb

Definition: To place something on a shelf or to set aside for future consideration.

Example: The librarian shelved the new books in the correct order.

shelving

IPA: /ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A type of material or structure used to create shelves, often found in homes and stores for storing items.

Example: The new shelving in the library made it easier to organize the books.

shelvy

IPA: /ˈʃɛlvi/

KK: /ˈʃɛlvi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that slopes or inclines gradually, like a ramp or a hill.

Example: The garden has a shelvy landscape that makes it easy to walk up.

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