Shelving Meaning in English
word
ˈʃɛɫvɪŋ
SHEL-ving
ʃˈɛlvɪŋ
SHEL-ving
Definition
Shelving refers to shelves or a system of shelves used for storing things, especially in homes, offices, or stores.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an uncountable noun; refers to the structure itself, not individual 'shelves.' Common combinations: 'install shelving,' 'wooden shelving,' 'wall-mounted shelving.' Not to be confused with the verb 'shelve' (to put something on a shelf or postpone).
Spanish: estantería - repisasPortuguese (BR): prateleiras - estantePortuguese (PT): prateleiras - estanteChinese (Simplified): 搁板 - 架子Chinese (Traditional): 擱板 - 架子Hindi: शेल्विंग (रैक/ताख़) - शेल्फ़Arabic: رفوف - أرففBengali: শেলভিং - তাকের ব্যবস্থাRussian: стеллажи - полочная системаJapanese: 棚（たな） - シェルフシステムVietnamese: hệ kệ - giá kệKorean: 선반 - 선반 시스템Turkish: raf sistemi - raflarUrdu: شیلفنگ - شیلفوں کا نظامIndonesian: rak - sistem rak
Example Sentences
We need more shelving in the kitchen for our dishes.
basic
The shelving in the store is made of metal.
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He built some wooden shelving for his books.
basic
I love how the open shelving makes the room look bigger.
natural
We had to get custom shelving because nothing else fit the space.
natural
With all that new shelving, organizing my office was so much easier.
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