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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Shelve \Shelve\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shelved; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Shelving.] [Perhapss originally from the same source as
   shallow, but influenced by shelf a ledge, a platform.]
   To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves
   from the shore.
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2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Shelving \Shelv"ing\, a.
   Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. --Shak.
   "Shelving arches." --Addison.
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3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Shelving \Shelv"ing\, n.
   1. The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a
      closet.
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   2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off
      or aside; as, the shelving of a claim.
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   3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.
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