DESKBOUND

deskbound, desk-bound

(adjective) restricted to working in an office rather than in an active physical capacity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

deskbound (not comparable)

(of an employee) Whose work confines him or her to a desk.

The deskbound police officer had no opportunity to deal with street crime.

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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