shelf vs shelve
Definitions
noun
- a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
- a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
Examples
She is also part of a large group of oceanographers and taphonomists of the SSETI project (Shelf / Slope Taphonomic Initiative) examining carbonate preservation and destruction across the shelf and slope regions in Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas using submersibles.
Lowered sea levels exposed the shallow continental shelf beneath the Bering Sea.
Other products include extended-shelf-life and aseptic products in single-serve containers sold at convenience stores and multipacks at club stores.
Definitions
verb
- place on a shelf
- hold back to a later time
Examples
Use your noddle - clear the shelves before you paint the cupboard!
He ran the torch over the shelves cabinets table drawers but there were no more photographs and no obvious photo albums.
Lazy Susans, pullout shelves, and special trays can make kitchen cabinets much more useful.
