shelve 1
— shelver , n.
/shelv/ , v.t., shelved, shelving .
1. to place (something) on a shelf or shelves.
2. to put off or aside from consideration: to shelve the question.
3. to remove from active use or service; dismiss.
4. to furnish with shelves.
[ 1585-95; v. use of SHELVE(S) ]
Syn. 2. defer, table, pigeonhole.
shelve 2
/shelv/ , v.i. , shelved, shelving .
to slope gradually.
[ 1580-90; orig. uncert.; cf. Fris skelf not quite level ]