Where might you find plates of meat under a desk? (8)
I believe the answer is:
footrest
'under a desk?' is the definition.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for footrest that I've seen before include "Support for sitter" , "Sitter's leg support" , "Stool, perhaps" , "Support for legs" , "Supporter" .)