desk

Everyday

1. A desk is a table where you sit to read, write or work, often with drawers. tree →
2. A desk is also a counter where you get help, like the front desk of a hotel. tree →

In the lessons

maths: things counted in a classroom, often in rows (rows × desks per row = total); things on or in each desk; prices; school: your desk, tidy desk; everyday life: the help desk, the front desk

Examples

• There are 6 rows of desks with 5 desks in each. tree →
• The class needs 28 desks. tree →
• Each desk has 2 pencils. tree →
• A desk costs $45. tree →
• Put your books in your desk. tree →
• Please keep your desk tidy. tree →
• Ask at the front desk of the library. tree →
• The teacher's desk is at the front. tree →
• One morning Mr. Fitzwarren was sitting at his desk in his office. tree →

Note

Thing counted; rows × desks per row give the total. Trap: none special.