1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shelve.

2. (a.) Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore.

3. (n.) The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet.

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

5. (n.) Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.

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