shelv

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Shelved p. pr. & vb. n. Shelving. ] [ Perhapss originally from the same source as shallow, but influenced by shelf a ledge, a platform. ] To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves from the shore. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. Shak. “Shelving arches.” Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a closet. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off or aside; as, the shelving of a claim. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]