an article of furniture having a broad, usually level, writing surface, as well as drawers or compartments for papers, writing materials, etc.

a frame for supporting a book from which the service is read in a church.

a pulpit.

the section of a large organization, as a governmental bureau or newspaper, having authority over and responsibility for particular operations within the organization

city desk; foreign desk.

a table or counter, as in a library or office, at which a specific job is performed or a service offered

an information desk; reception desk.

a stand used to support sheet music; music stand.

(in an orchestra) a seat or position assigned by rank (usually used in combination)

a first-desk flutist.

of or pertaining to a writing desk

a desk drawer.

of a size or form suitable for use on a desk

desk dictionary.

done at or based on a desk, as in an office or schoolroom

He used to be a traveling salesman, but now he has a desk job.

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counter , davenport , escritoire , lecturn , reading stand , rolltop , school desk , secretary , workspace , writing desk , ambo , booth , carrel , furniture , lectern , pulpit , table , tambour , vargueno