n. [ OE. deske, the same word as dish, disk. See Dish, and cf. Disk. ] 1. A table, frame, or case, usually with sloping top, but often with flat top, for the use writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A reading table or lectern to support the book from which the liturgical service is read, differing from the pulpit from which the sermon is preached; also (esp. in the United States), a pulpit. Hence, used symbolically for “the clerical profession.” [ 1913 Webster ]
[sutando](n) (1) stands; bleachers; (2) stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); (3) stand (e.g. inkstand); (4) (abbr) (See 電気スタンド・でんきスタンド) desk lamp; floor lamp; standard lamp; (5) (See ガソリンスタンド) station (e.g. gas station); (P)#7373[Add to Longdo]
[しゅせき, shuseki](n, adj-no) (1) head; chief; (n) (2) (主席 only) chairman; governor; president; (3) (首席 only) top student; head of the class; (4) top seat; first desk (in orchestra); (P)#8290[Add to Longdo]