rolltop

/ˈroʊltɑp/
adjective
  1. Describing a desk with a flexible, sliding cover (usually made of slats) that rolls down to close and lock the workspace.
    • She bought an antique rolltop desk at the flea market for her home office.
    • The rolltop cover of the desk was stuck, so he had to gently push it open.
    • Many writers in the 19th century used rolltop desks to keep their papers organized.
noun
  1. A desk with a rolltop cover.
    • He inherited a beautiful oak rolltop from his grandfather.
    • The old rolltop had many small drawers and cubbies for storing supplies.
    • She cleaned out the rolltop and found old letters and stamps inside.
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