shelf
English Thesaurus
1. a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | support, |
| definition | : | any device that bears the weight of another thing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bookshelf, |
| definition | : | a shelf on which to keep books (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hob, |
| definition | : | a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | overmantel, |
| definition | : | a shelf over a mantelpiece (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | bookcase, |
| definition | : | a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | buffet, counter, sideboard, |
| definition | : | a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | cabinet, |
| definition | : | a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | closet, |
| definition | : | a small private room for study or prayer (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | etagere, |
| definition | : | a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments (noun.artifact) |
2. a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water (noun.object)
| hypernym | : | ridge, |
| definition | : | a long narrow natural elevation or striation (noun.object) |
| hyponym | : | berm, |
| definition | : | a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope (noun.object) |
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