пи́сьменный стол — meaning in English

English meaning

• bureau noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
• desk noun A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.

Senses

пи́сьменный стол is used for these senses in English:

• bureau (chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.
• writing desk A desk at which someone may write.

bureau — full definition

1. noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
2. noun A chest of drawers for storing clothes, or a writing desk with compartments.

desk — full definition

1. noun A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.
2. verb To reject a submitted article or manuscript without giving it a full review.

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