A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (esp. in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for "the clerical profession."

The area in front of the presiding officer's rostrum where the Secretary (or Clerk) and Reading Clerk supervise paperwork, receive messages from other house, and consult with the presiding officer.

The desk at the front of the chamber where much of the clerical work of the body is conducted. Also, a generic term for the staff and offices of the Chief Clerk of the Assembly and the Secretary of the Senate.

A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

a flat or sloping table used for reading , writing or drawing, with or without legs

see mixer

Slang for mixer, or console. destructive

Mixing console.

This is the sales manager, not the place he sits. "Ask the desk if these rebates are still in effect."

a dangerouse place from which to view the world

a dangerous place from which to observe the world

an initiative of MEDIA, the European Union programme, which aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the European film, TV and new media industries and to increase international circulation of European audiovisual product

a wonderful industry and learning more about it can be very fruitful

To shut up, as in a desk; to treasure.

a growing field and discovering more about it can prove to be very edifying

The copy desk at which news copy is edited and headlined

a necessity, since most of your graduate work is done independently

an integral part of the workplace

See dealing desk.

Term referring to a group dealing with a specific currency or currencies.

The screen background and the collection of windows that appears on top of it. You can create multiple desks and switch between them. When you switch from one desk to another, the screen changes, almost as if you had several different monitors.

a music stand

a specialized table where you perform certain tasks, or a set of tasks, that will likely depend on who you are

See "Board"