roll-top desk

roll top

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /roʊl ˈtɑːp ˈdesk/
- /rəʊl tɒp desk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /roʊl ˈtɑːp ˈdesk/

Definitions of roll-top desk words

noun roll-top desk a flexible, sliding cover for the working area of a desk, opening by rising upward and back in quadrantal grooves and rolling up beneath the top. 1
noun roll-top desk Also called roll-top desk, rolltop desk. a desk with such a cover. 1
countable noun roll-top desk A roll-top desk is a desk which has a wooden cover which can be pulled down over the writing surface when the desk is not being used. 0
noun roll-top desk a desk having a slatted wooden panel that can be pulled down over the writing surface when not in use 0

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Origin of roll-top desk

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Roll-top desk

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roll-top desk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.