deskman
[ desk-man, -muhn ]
/ ˈdɛskˌmæn, -mən /
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noun, plural desk·men [desk-men, -muhn]. /ˈdɛskˌmɛn, -mən/.
Journalism. a member of a newspaper staff who processes news and prepares copy, usually from information telephoned in by reporters.
a person who works at a desk.
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Words nearby deskman
desk clerk, desk copier, deskfast, deskill, desk jockey, deskman, desknote, desk pad, deskperson, desk-size, desktop
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Example sentences from the Web for deskman
She watched him as he moved away into the crowd, with powerful erect body—the deskman's droop almost gone out of his shoulders.
Rose of Dutcher's Coolly|Hamlin GarlandUsually we have a regular deskman, except his day off, and on his days off, everyone takes a turn rotating working at the desk.
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyI don't believe the deskman finished making assignments when we went over to coffee.
Warren Commission (12 of 26): Hearings Vol. XII (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyClimbing the stairs, Penny explained briefly to the Star deskman what had occurred.
Ghost Beyond the Gate|Mildred A. Wirt