Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Shelve \Shelve\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Shelved}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Shelving}.] [Perhapss originally from the same source as
   shallow, but influenced by shelf a ledge, a platform.]
   To incline gradually; to be slopping; as, the bottom shelves
   from the shore.

Shelving \Shelv"ing\, a.
   Sloping gradually; inclining; as, a shelving shore. --Shak.
   ``Shelving arches.'' --Addison.

Shelving \Shelv"ing\, n.
   1. The act of fitting up shelves; as, the job of shelving a
      closet.

   2. The act of laying on a shelf, or on the shelf; putting off
      or aside; as, the shelving of a claim.

   3. Material for shelves; shelves, collectively.