1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Store them nested together to save space, or display them proudly on open shelving for easy access.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Both materials are often used in sculptures, storage shelving, and the exteriors of art museums.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
According to Gallimore, the state approved $15 million toward the expansion in fiscal year 2024 and $6 million in compact mobile shelving in fiscal 2025, which ends June 30.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Add sconces to the room and lighting under shower benches, in shelving and cove sections of the ceiling.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Store them nested together to save space, or display them proudly on open shelving for easy access.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Both materials are often used in sculptures, storage shelving, and the exteriors of art museums.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
According to Gallimore, the state approved $15 million toward the expansion in fiscal year 2024 and $6 million in compact mobile shelving in fiscal 2025, which ends June 30.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shelving
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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