ஆங்கிலம்

bookshelf

gb/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/ us/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
A2 ஆங்கிலம்
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பெயர்ச்சொல் A2 entity
1

furniture with shelves for books

A piece of furniture where you keep books.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a bookshelf; the bookshelf in/at [place]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners often confuse bookshelf with book (a single item) or with library (a place).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
bookcase (Often implies a larger, freestanding unit; in many contexts it is interchangeable.) | shelving unit (More general; not specifically for books.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a wooden bookshelf |a tall bookshelf |a small bookshelf |a bookshelf in the living room |put books on a bookshelf |fill a bookshelf |a bookshelf is full of books |buy a bookshelf |build a bookshelf |bookshelf space
கருப்பொருள்கள்
home |furniture |reading |daily_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • We bought a new bookshelf to store all the novels we’ve collected.
  • The bookshelf in his office is packed with history books.
  • She dusted the bookshelf and rearranged the books by author.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My books are on the bookshelf.
  • There is a bookshelf in my room.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
2

shelf used for keeping books

A shelf where you put books.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a bookshelf on [wall]; bookshelves in [room]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use bookshelf when they mean shelf in general; bookshelf is usually for books.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
shelf (More general; not limited to books.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
wall-mounted bookshelf |a narrow bookshelf |a floating bookshelf |install a bookshelf |a row of bookshelves |bookshelves along the wall
கருப்பொருள்கள்
home |furniture |reading |interior_design
உதாரணங்கள்
  • They installed a bookshelf on the wall above the desk.
  • The hallway has bookshelves built into the wall.
  • He reached up to the top bookshelf to grab a dictionary.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • We put a bookshelf on the wall.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 abstract
3

digital display of saved books

A place in an app where your books are shown.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s bookshelf in [app/service]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may assume bookshelf always means a physical object; it can also be used digitally.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
library (Common in apps; often refers to the same feature but can include more than books.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a digital bookshelf |your online bookshelf |browse your bookshelf |add it to your bookshelf |remove it from your bookshelf |a bookshelf view
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology |reading |media
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The app lets you add new titles to your bookshelf with one tap.
  • I can’t find the book—it’s not showing up on my bookshelf anymore.
  • She organized her bookshelf into categories like 'To Read' and 'Finished'.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I saved the book to my bookshelf.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 abstract
4

the books someone owns

All the books someone has at home.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone]'s bookshelf is full of [genre/topic]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This use is figurative: 'my bookshelf' can mean 'my book collection,' not only the furniture.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
collection (More general; does not suggest the books are kept on shelves.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
my bookshelf is full of |her bookshelf is packed with |his bookshelf reflects |what’s on your bookshelf
கருப்பொருள்கள்
reading |daily_life |home
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her bookshelf is full of cookbooks and travel guides.
  • His bookshelf reflects his love of science fiction.
  • What’s on your bookshelf these days?
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My bookshelf is full of storybooks.
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அகராதி வடிவம்
bookshelf
IPA
GB/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
US/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
book - shelf (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: bookshelf
  • Plural: book shelves, bookshelves
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
book shelves noun bookshelves noun
Core family
book noun A1 shelf noun A1 bookcase noun A2
Related words
shelve verb bookstore noun A2 bookshop noun A2
சொற்றொடர்கள்

bookshelf speaker

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase technical

small speaker for shelf use

A small speaker you can put on a shelf.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • He upgraded to a pair of bookshelf speakers for better sound.
  • These bookshelf speakers fit easily on a desk.
  • Bookshelf speakers can work well in small rooms.

bookshelf stereo

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf stˈɛɹioʊ/
fixed phrase

compact home stereo system

A small stereo you can keep on a shelf.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • They keep a bookshelf stereo in the kitchen for listening to the radio.
  • A bookshelf stereo is a good option if you don’t have much space.
  • He connected his phone to the bookshelf stereo with Bluetooth.

bookshelf unit

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase

shelving furniture like a bookcase

A shelving unit for books.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We bought a bookshelf unit with adjustable shelves.
  • The bookshelf unit doubles as a room divider.
  • She assembled the bookshelf unit in about an hour.

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