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writing desk

n
(Furniture) a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, writing materials, etc
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writ′ing desk`


n.
1. a piece of furniture with a surface for writing on, usu. with drawers and compartments for writing materials.
2. a portable case that holds writing materials and that when opened forms a surface on which to write.
[1605–15]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.writing desk - a portable case containing writing materials and having a writing surface
case - a portable container for carrying several objects; "the musicians left their instrument cases backstage"
2.writing desk - a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top)writing desk - a desk for writing (usually with a sloping top)
desk - a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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writing desk

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As soon as his back was turned, I went to my writing desk to start the story.
A couch was to the left, the bed place to the right; my writing desk and the chronometers' table faced the door.
Entering my room, lighted strongly by a big bulkhead lamp swung on gimbals above my writing desk, I did not see him anywhere till he stepped out quietly from behind the coats hung in the recessed part.
And there we sat; I at my writing desk ready to appear busy with some papers, he behind me out of sight of the door.
As I never saw him except from the other side of the long official counter bearing the five writing desks of the five Shipping Masters, Mr.
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Brown wrote: "Before Mr John Peddie left the Grammar School his pupils presented him with a very elegant and ornamental writing desk as a testimony of their affection and gratitude."
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1 The Strand Shagreen Writing Desk from Orient Express Furniture pairs a sleek white faux shagreen resin body with brushed gold legs and wide glass top.
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