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Shelf may refer to:

Technology

Geology

  • Continental shelf, the extended perimeter of a continent, usually covered by shallow seas
  • Ice shelf, a thick platform of ice floating on the ocean surface

Architecture

  • Light shelf, a reflective element placed outside of a window to enhance room illumination by natural light

Biological

Business and politics

  • Shelf life, the length of time that perishable items are considered suitable for sale or consumption
  • Shelf registration, a registration arrangement for the sale of securities

Places and entities

See also