a piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work

he sat at his desk, reading reports

a desk job

a counter in a hotel, bank, or airport at which a customer may check in or obtain information

the reception desk

a specified section of a newspaper or broadcasting organization

he landed a job on the sports desk

a position in an orchestra at which two players share a music stand

an extra desk of first and second violins