Shelfing: meaning, definitions and examples

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shelfing

 

[ ˈʃɛlfɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

furniture storage

Shelving refers to the installation or arrangement of shelves for storing items. It can be used in various settings, such as homes, offices, and stores, to organize and display products or personal items.

Synonyms

rack, shelve, stand.

Examples of usage

  • The grocery store installed new shelving to accommodate more products.
  • She is organizing the books on the shelving in her study.
  • The shelving units in the garage helped to clear up space.

Translations

Translations of the word "shelfing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 prateleiramento

🇮🇳 शेल्फिंग

🇩🇪 Regalierung

🇮🇩 penyimpanan

🇺🇦 поличка

🇵🇱 półkowanie

🇯🇵 棚卸し

🇫🇷 étagère

🇪🇸 estantería

🇹🇷 raflama

🇰🇷 선반

🇸🇦 ترتيب الرفوف

🇨🇿 policové uspořádání

🇸🇰 policové usporiadanie

🇨🇳 架子

🇸🇮 poličnik

🇮🇸 hillu

🇰🇿 сөре

🇬🇪 შელფინგი

🇦🇿 raf düzəltmə

🇲🇽 estantería

Etymology

The word 'shelf' has its origins in Old English 'scylfe', which referred to a ledge or projecting place for supporting objects. Traditionally, shelves have been used for storing items, dating back to ancient times when they were simply wooden planks placed against a wall. As architecture and interior design evolved, so did the concept of shelving, leading to various designs and materials being utilized, including metal, glass, and plastic. The verb form 'shelving' came into play as the act of organizing items on shelves gained popularity, particularly in library science and retail spaces, emphasizing the functional aspect of this practice.