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

\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.