Definition of shelve

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  • shelve is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • shelve is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • shelve is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of shelve

  • hold back to a later time (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. defer
    2. hold over
    3. postpone
    4. prorogue
    5. put off
    6. put over
    7. remit
    8. set back
    9. table
  • place on a shelf (verb)

    Examples

    1. shelve books

See definition of shelve in Merriam Webster