5 letter words ending in LF

5 letter words ending in LF in English

5 letter words ending in ELF


Common 5 letter words ending in LF with meaning

WordDefinition
SHELF
Here is the output in HTML text formatting: Shelf
  1. Parts of Speech: Noun
  2. Definition: A flat, horizontal board or surface used for storing or displaying objects.
  3. Pronunciations: US: /ʃɛlf/, UK: /ʃɛlf/
  4. Origin and Usage: The word "shelf" originated from the Old English word "scealf," which means "shelf, ledge, or reef." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a flat board or surface used for storing or displaying objects. The word is commonly used in everyday language and can be found in various contexts, such as in bookshelves, kitchen shelves, and store shelves.
  5. Synonyms: Rack, ledge, board, bracket, stand, support.
  6. Related Words: Table, desk, crate, chest, shelfy.
  7. Example Sentences:
    1. She placed the books on the top shelf.
    2. He built a new shelf for his tools.
    3. The store has a wide selection of products on its shelves.
SKELF
Skelf

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

  • a small splinter or sliver of wood or other material that has lodged in ones skin or flesh
  • a Scottish term for a wooden shelf or plank

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /skɛlf/
  • UK: /skɛlf/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "skelf" is of Scottish origin and has been used since the 15th century. It is commonly used to refer to a small splinter or sliver of wood or other material that has lodged in ones skin or flesh. In Scotland, "skelf" is also used to refer to a wooden shelf or plank.

5. Synonyms:

  • splinter
  • sliver
  • chip

6. Related Words:

  • shelf
  • skate
  • smell
  • steel
  • stool

7. Example Sentences:

  • She had to go to the doctor to have the skelf removed from her finger.
  • He built a skelf to store his tools in the garage.