Shelf

/ʃɛlf/ noun

Definition

A flat piece of wood or other material attached to a wall to hold things.

Etymology

The word 'shelf' comes from an old word meaning 'to split' because early shelves were made by splitting wood into flat pieces!

Kelly Says

A shelf is like a special resting place for your toys, books, and treasures! It's attached to the wall so your favorite things have their own cozy spot to sit.

Translations

DEDeutsch
Regal
REH-gahl
ESEspañol
estante
eh-STAHN-teh
FRFrançais
étagère
ay-tah-ZHEH-reh
ITItaliano
scaffale
skah-FAH-leh
PTPortuguês
prateleira
prah-teh-LEH-rah
RUРусский
полка
PAHL-kah

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