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A flat length of wood or rigid material forming part of a piece of furniture
“The boy grabbed a lantern off a shelf and lit it, and they continued down the dark hallway.”
A submarine bank, or a part of the continental shelf
“This depth corresponds to the major change in slope between the shelf and the submarine flanks of the island.”
A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall, cliff, or other surface
“He managed to find a shelf on which to place his foot on while climbing.”
An object that is used to support something
A person who colludes with, or informs on others to, the authorities or enemy
A long, high mass or mound of a particular substance
A long work table in a workshop or laboratory
Each of a set of small open-fronted compartments where letters or messages may be left
A cabinet or counter, typically with shelves and drawers
To inform on someone to the authorities
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