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SHELVING

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

S 1/1
H 4/3
E 1/1
L 1/2
V 4/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of SHELVING

verb

To place on a shelf.

"The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."

verb

To set aside; to quit or postpone.

"They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."

verb

To furnish with shelves.

"to shelve a closet or a library"

noun

Shelves collectively.

"There is ample shelving in the basement."

noun

(chiefly in the plural) The side-rails of a cart or waggon.

noun

The bank of a river etc.

adjective

Sloping steeply

Synonyms of SHELVING

Words with similar meaning

Examples of SHELVING in a Sentence

  • "The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."
  • "They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."
  • "to shelve a closet or a library"
  • "There is ample shelving in the basement."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is SHELVING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SHELVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SHELVING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SHELVING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter shelving Total
Scrabble 14114112 15
WWF 13125123 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHELVING

100 words from the letters in SHELVING

How to Use SHELVING in Word Games

SHELVING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHELVING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SHELVING

What does SHELVING mean?
SHELVING is a verb. To place on a shelf.
Is SHELVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SHELVING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SHELVING worth in Scrabble?
SHELVING is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SHELVING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SHELVING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of SHELVING?
Synonyms of SHELVING include: coitize, go to bed with, sleep with, pigeonhole, table. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.