What does SKELF mean?

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.