👉 A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look today, At a word we all know, in a simple way. We're talking about “desk,” you see, it’s true, Let's break it down for me and for you! The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, “A table, frame, or case – that’s what it can do!” It tells of times gone by, long, long ago, When desks had slopes, a slanted flow. But now we see them flat, nice and neat, For writing letters, papers sweet! They're for readers too, a comfy place to be, A spot for learning, you’ll agree! And listen close, there’s more than just the top, Often hidden underneath, don't stop! There's a drawer or box, a secret space, To hold your pencils and keep them in their place. So “desk” means a surface, sturdy and bright, Where we work and study with all our might! Do you have any questions about this word? Let’s discuss!
