bookshelf

noun (bookshelf, bookshelves)

«bookshelf» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A bookshelf is a shelf, or a piece of furniture with several shelves, for keeping books. tree →

In the lessons

a container: books per shelf, shelves per bookshelf; in the classroom and library; phrases «on the bookshelf», «tall bookshelf», «bookcase»

Examples

Each bookshelf has 5 shelves. tree →
Each shelf holds 20 books. tree →
The bookshelf holds 120 books. tree →
She put 8 books on the bookshelf. tree →
Put the books back on the bookshelf. tree →
Our classroom has a bookshelf of comics. tree →
The bookshelf is full, so we need another. tree →
Dad built a bookshelf from wood. tree →
The tallest books go on the bottom of the bookshelf. tree →
A bookshelf should be fixed to the wall so it can't fall. tree →

Note

A group: total = shelves × books per shelf. Trap: shelves (the boards) and bookshelves (whole pieces) are different counts. Plural «bookshelves» (f to v).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «bookshelf» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«bookshelf» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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