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    desk
    /dɛsk/

    noun

    • 1. a piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work: "he sat at his desk, reading reports"
    • 2. a counter in a hotel, bank, or airport at which a customer may check in or obtain information: "the reception desk"

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  2. DESK definition: 1. a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers: 2. a place, often with a counter…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of DESK is a table, frame, or case with a sloping or horizontal surface especially for writing and reading and often with drawers, compartments, and pigeonholes. How to use desk in a sentence.

  4. a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments. a service counter or table in a public building, such as a hotel. information desk. a support, lectern, or book rest for the book from which services are read in a church.

  5. DESK meaning: 1. a type of table that you can work at, often one with drawers: 2. a place, often with a counter…. Learn more.

  6. n. 1. A piece of furniture typically having a flat top for writing, reading, or using a computer, and often drawers or compartments. 2. A table, counter, or booth at which specified services or functions are performed: an information desk; a reception desk. 3.

  7. A desk is a table, often with drawers, which you sit at to write or work. 2. singular noun [oft noun NOUN] The place in a hotel, hospital, airport, or other building where you check in or obtain information is referred to as a particular desk. I spoke to the girl on the reception desk.

  8. desk. noun. /desk/ a piece of furniture like a table, often with drawers (= parts like boxes in it with handles on the front for pulling them open), that you sit at to read, write, work, etc. at a desk I spend all day sitting at a desk. behind a desk The mayor sat behind his desk. a desk drawer/lamp/calendar.

  9. The flat-surfaced piece of furniture at which you sit and work, write, or use your computer is called a desk. Some offices have a desk for each employee. Students often sit at classroom desks arranged in rows, and you'll also find desks in libraries, offices, and homes.

  10. DESK definition: a table that you sit at to write or work, often with drawers. Learn more.

  11. Desk Definition. A piece of furniture equipped with drawers, compartments, etc., and a flat or sloping top for writing, drawing, or reading. A table, counter, or booth at which specified services or functions are performed. An information desk; a reception desk. A lectern.