a table with a sloping or horizontal surface and often drawers and compartments, designed esp for writing and reading
a table, counter, or booth at which cashiers, clerks, etc work
a music stand, esp as shared by two players in an orchestra, or the position shared by two such players
a church lectern
a division of an organization specializing in a usu specified type or phase of activity, esp a section of the editorial staff of a newspaper or news programme
And now, over to our sports desk for the football results
[Middle English deske via medieval Latin from Latin discus dish, disc]