Meaning of shelfwork | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A built-in shelf or set of shelves.
   countable, uncountable
2. A system of classification, especially one that determines how something can be organized on shelves.
   countable, uncountable
3. Items such as brochures that are displayed on and used from a shelf.
   countable, uncountable

Examples

“There are various kinds of shelfwork in Japanese architecture and the tsuridana, suspended shelf, is the form⟳ most commonly seen in tea architecture and is generally suspended at the front part of the mat where the host⟳ prepares tea in order⟳ that it may be used to set⟳ utensils on.”

“Adjacent shelfwork is considered an extension of the obstruction.”

“The front of the piece is open⟳ shelfwork.”

“The outward form⟳ of such system, is a grand classification of all things; whose details consist⟳ in the realization that simple, yet nevertheless wonderful shelfwork (or categories), innately but undevelopedly inherent in the human mind⟳, whereby ALL MEN of normal parts, are enabled, by a proper course of culture, to become⟳ knowing, wise, and useful for themselves and others.”

“Turkoman made good use⟳ of his time, and I was sure whatever he knew of Dr. Lyman Kiser's affairs was neatly stashed somewhere in his mental shelfwork.”

“This "shelfwork" includes manipulatives for students to use⟳ in order⟳ to review⟳ or reinforce skills taught in math, language arts, social studies and science.”

“As with several other shelfworks, the title echoes the clichéd language of sales brochures that tends to present⟳ their products in the superlative.”

“This action research⟳ examines the benefits of using shelfwork with academic language supports and documents how Montessori materials and methods support⟳ students to use⟳ academic language in their writing.”

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