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шельф — meaning in English

shelf

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English meaning

ledge noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
shelf noun A flat board fixed to a wall or cabinet, used for holding or displaying objects.

Senses

шельф is used for these senses in English:

ledge A layer or stratum.
shelf A reef, sandbar, or shoal.

ledge — full definition

noun A narrow flat shelf sticking out from a wall, cliff, or other surface.
noun A ridge or shelf of rock, especially underwater or bearing minerals.

shelf — full definition

noun A flat board fixed to a wall or cabinet, used for holding or displaying objects.
noun A ledge or flat area that juts out, such as underwater rock or ice.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

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