writing desk
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noun
a piece of furniture with a surface for writing, with drawers and pigeonholes for writing materials.
a portable case that when opened forms a surface on which to write.
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Origin of writing desk
First recorded in 1605–15
Words nearby writing desk
write-up, writhe, writhen, writing, writing case, writing desk, writing hand, writing on the wall, writing paper, Writings, writing table
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British Dictionary definitions for writing desk
writing desk
noun
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, writing materials, etc
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