"deskwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: desk work [alternative]
Etymology: From desk + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|desk|work}} desk + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deskwork (uncountable)
  1. Work done at a desk, as by an office worker. Tags: uncountable Related terms: deskworker, desk job
    Sense id: en-deskwork-en-noun-e3PW4UtV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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