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shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects |
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support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
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bookcase a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
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buffet,
sideboard,
counter a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
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cabinet a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
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closet a small private room for study or prayer
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chest of drawers,
bureau,
chest,
dresser furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
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etagere a piece of furniture with open shelves for displaying small ornaments
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food market,
grocery store,
grocery,
market a marketplace where groceries are sold; "the grocery store included a meat market"
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bookshelf a shelf on which to keep books
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hob a shelf beside an open fire where something can be kept warm
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chimneypiece,
mantel,
mantelpiece,
mantlepiece,
mantle shelf that projects from wall above fireplace; "in Britain they call a mantel a chimneypiece"
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overmantel a shelf over a mantelpiece
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