SHELVE
Shelve, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shelved; p. pr. & vb. n. Shelving.] Etym:
[Perhapss originally from the same source as shallow, but influenced
by shelf a ledge, a platform.]
Defn: To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore.
SHELVING
Shelv"ing, a.
Defn: Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. Shak.
"Shelving arches." Addison.
SHELVING
Shelv"ing, n.
1. The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet.
2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim.
3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.
SHELVY
Shelv"y, a.
Defn: Sloping gradually; shelving.
The shore was shelving and shallow. Shak.