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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDESK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › deskDesk Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning of desk as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A desk is a table, frame, or case with a sloping or horizontal surface for writing and reading, or a division of an organization or a seating position.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › deskDESK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Desk definition: an article of furniture having a broad, usually level, writing surface, as well as drawers or compartments for papers, writing materials, etc.. See examples of DESK used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDESK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of desk as a type of table, a service area, a newspaper office, or a music position. See how to use desk in sentences and find translations in different languages.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDESK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word desk, a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers or compartments. Find synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and examples of desk in different contexts.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › deskDesk - definition of desk by The Free Dictionary

    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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDESK | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    A desk is a table that you sit at to write or work, often with drawers. Learn more about the word desk, its usage and translations in different languages.