- A flat tablet or ledge of any material set horizontally
at a distance from the floor, to hold objects of use or ornament. - A sand bank in the sea, or a rock, or ledge of rocks,
rendering the water shallow, and dangerous to ships. - A stratum lying in a very even manner; a flat, projecting
layer of rock. - A piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel
inside the timberheads.
Off-the-shelf item Off-the-shelf item refers to an item that has been developed and produced to military or commercial standards and specifications, is readily available for ...