'Shelving' definitions:
Definition of 'Shelving'
From: GCIDE
- Shelve \Shelve\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shelved; p. pr. & vb. n. Shelving.] [Perhapss originally from the same source as shallow, but influenced by shelf a ledge, a platform.] To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Shelving'
From: GCIDE
- Shelving \Shelv"ing\, a. Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. --Shak. "Shelving arches." --Addison. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Shelving'
From: GCIDE
- Shelving \Shelv"ing\, n.
- 1. The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet. [1913 Webster]
- 2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim. [1913 Webster]
- 3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively. [1913 Webster]