Terrace; ledge; shoal (5)

I believe the answer is:

shelf

(Other definitions for shelf that I've seen before include "Protruding rock ledge" , "grass down under" , "Flat surface for holding objects" , "Flat surface for holding things" , "board" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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