Shelv"ing, a.

Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore.

Shak. "Shelving arches."

Addison.

 

© Webster 1913.


Shelv"ing, n.

1.

The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet.

2.

The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim.

3.

Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.

 

© Webster 1913.

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