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/rˈaɪtɪŋ tˈeɪbəl/ Listen

noun

Writing n.

1.

The act or art of forming letters and characters on paper, wood, stone, or other material, for the purpose of recording the ideas which characters and words express, or of communicating them to others by visible signs.

2.

Anything written or printed; anything expressed in characters or letters; as:

(a)

Any legal instrument, as a deed, a receipt, a bond, an agreement, or the like.

(b)

Any written composition; a pamphlet; a work; a literary production; a book; as, the writings of Addison.

(c)

An inscription. "And Pilate wrote a title... And the writing was, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews."

3.

Handwriting; chirography.

Writing book, a book for practice in penmanship.

Writing desk, a desk with a sloping top for writing upon; also, a case containing writing materials, and used in a similar manner.

Writing lark (Zool.), the European yellow-hammer; so called from the curious irregular lines on its eggs. (Prov. Eng.)

Writing machine. Same as Typewriter.

Writing master, one who teaches the art of penmanship.

Writing obligatory (Law), a bond.

Writing paper, paper intended for writing upon with ink, usually finished with a smooth surface, and sized.

Writing school, a school for instruction in penmanship.

Writing table, a table fitted or used for writing upon.

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Etymology of 'Writing table'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Writing table" Quotes from Famous Books

... and tell me it is their own choice, why, I shall just go on with my plans as mapped out," he added obstinately. "Thomas," as that functionary appeared in the doorway, "take the letters to the post at once; you will find them on my writing table." ...

— Five Little Peppers Midway • Margaret Sidney

... the room with much energy for a few moments, and then seating herself at a writing table, rapidly wrote ...

— The Diamond Coterie • Lawrence L. Lynch

... for himself, called it the audience chamber, and posted at the door a lackey with red collar and braid, who grasped the handle of the door, and opened to all comers, though the audience chamber would hardly hold an ordinary writing table. ...

— Best Russian Short Stories • Various

... Baye's room was in the greatest disorder. Numerous objects were strewn on the floor from the drawers which remained open. A writing table had been broken open. A Louis XVI. commode and a bureau a cylindre of the ...

— Current History, A Monthly Magazine - The European War, March 1915 • New York Times

... seated in the most comfortable easy-chair of John Lutchester's bachelor sitting-room. By his side was a coffee equipage and a decanter of brandy. His head still throbbed, and his bones ached, but his mind was beginning to grow clearer. Lutchester, who had been seated at the writing table, swung round in his chair at the sound of ...

— The Pawns Count • E. Phillips Oppenheim

... Archie ever going to find out whether Lydia cares for him, Zelphine?" This from Walter's writing table, in a stage whisper. "Even you, inveterate matchmaker that you are, have met your Waterloo for once. Angela, with all her roguish ways, wasn't a patch to this demure Lydia. You certainly are having ...

— In Chteau Land • Anne Hollingsworth Wharton

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