Definition of Desk

1. Noun. A piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments.

Specialized synonyms: Davenport, Escritoire, Secretaire, Secretary, Writing Table, Writing Desk
Terms within: Drawer
Generic synonyms: Table

Definition of Desk

1. n. A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.

2. v. t. To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.

Definition of Desk

1. Noun. A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath. ¹

2. Noun. A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (especially in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for the clerical profession. ¹

3. Verb. To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Desk

1. a writing table [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Desk

desirous
desirously
desirousness
desirousnesses
desist
desistance
desistances
desisted
desisting
desistive
desists
desition
desitions
desitive
desitives
desk (current term)
desk-bound
desk clerk
desk dictionary
desk job
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