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service
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Noun
  • the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
    • that restaurant has excellent service
  • periodic maintenance on a car or machine
    • it was time for an overhaul on the tractor
  • the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
    • he accepted service of the subpoena
  • (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
    • his powerful serves won the game
  • (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
  • the act of mating by male animals
    • the bull was worth good money in servicing fees
  • tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
  • a means of serving
    • of no avail
    • there's no help for it
  • Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)
  • a force that is a branch of the armed forces
  • employment in or work for another
    • he retired after 30 years of service
  • a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
  • the act of public worship following prescribed rules
    • the Sunday service
  • an act of help or assistance
    • he did them a service
  • work done by one person or group that benefits another
    • budget separately for goods and services
Verb
  • mate with
    • male animals serve the females for breeding purposes
  • make fit for use
    • service my truck
    • the washing machine needs to be serviced
  • be used by; as of a utility
    • The sewage plant served the neighboring communities
    • The garage served to shelter his horses
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