shelf

• Surface horizontale plate, généralement en bois, en métal ou en verre, fixée à un mur ou faisant partie d'un meuble, utilisée pour ranger ou exposer des objets.

A flat, horizontal surface, typically made of wood, metal, or glass, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, used for storing or displaying items.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Flat surface for storageA1formal

   A flat, horizontal piece of wood, metal, or glass attached to a wall or in a cupboard, used for storing or displaying items.

   étagère

   • She placed the books on the shelf.
   • The kitchen shelf holds all the spices.
   • He built a new shelf for his collection of trophies.

   Synonymesledgemantelsill

2. Geological shelfC1formalscientific

   A part of the seabed near a continent, relatively shallow and gradually sloping.

   Plateau continental

   • The continental shelf extends far into the ocean.
   • Many marine species live on the shelf.
   • Oil deposits are often found under the continental shelf.

   Synonymescontinental shelf