Writing-desk

  • 31desk — n. counter 1) (in a hotel) a front (AE), reception (BE) desk department 2) (at a newspaper) a city; copy desk table for writing 3) to clear one s desk 4) a cluttered desk 5) a rolltop; writing desk USAGE NOTE: In AE copy desk means local news… …

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  • 32writing — n. 1 a group or sequence of letters or symbols. 2 = HANDWRITING. 3 (usu. in pl.) a piece of literary work done; a book, article, etc. 4 (Writings) the Hagiographa. Phrases and idioms: in writing in written form. writing desk a desk for writing at …

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  • 33desk — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. escritoire, secretary, lectern, counter; bureau. See receptacle. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A piece of furniture] Syn. secretary, worktable, writing desk, writing table, drafting table, escritoire, bureau …

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  • 34writing table — n. escritoire, writing desk …

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  • 35writing —   Palapala, kākau.     Writing desk, papa palapala …

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  • 36desk — [desk] n. [ME deske < ML desca, a table, ult. < L discus: see DISCUS] 1. a piece of furniture equipped with drawers, compartments, etc., and a flat or sloping top for writing, drawing, or reading 2. a lectern 3. a) the post of a clerk,… …

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  • 37desk — /desk/ noun 1. a writing table in an office, usually with drawers for stationery ● a desk diary ● a desk drawer ● a desk light ♦ a three drawer desk desk with three drawers 2. a section of a newspaper …

    Dictionary of banking and finance

  • 38desk — /desk/ noun a writing table in an office, usually with drawers for stationery ● a desk diary ● a desk drawer ● a desk light …

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  • 39desk — ► NOUN 1) a piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface and often with drawers, for writing, reading, or other work. 2) a counter in a hotel, bank, airport, etc. 3) a specified section of a news organization: the sports desk. 4) a position… …

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  • 40desk pad — / desk pæd/ noun a pad of paper kept on a desk for writing notes …

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