deskman

desk·man

 (dĕsk′măn′, -mən)

n.

A man who works at a desk, especially a newspaper writer.

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deskman

(ˈdɛskˌmæn)

n, pl -men

(Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a person who works at a desk in a workplace, esp the police sergeant in charge in a police station or a copy editor in a news office

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desk•man

(ˈdɛskˌmæn, -mən)

n., pl. -men (-ˌmɛn, -mən)

1. a newsperson who prepares copy from information telephoned in by reporters.

2. a person who works at a desk.

[1890–95]

usage: See -man.

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Noun

1.

deskman - the police sergeant on duty in a police station desk sergeant, station keeper police sergeant, sergeant - a lawman with the rank of sergeant

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