Shelv"ing, a.
Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore.
Shak. "
Shelving arches."
Addison.
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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.
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