rolltop
/ˈroʊltɑp/
adjective
- 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
- 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.