"desk work" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} desk work (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of deskwork Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: deskwork
    Sense id: en-desk_work-en-noun-dHSlcF2V Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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