service (n.)

  1. work done by one person or group that benefits another; budget separately for goods and services'

  2. the act of mating by male animals; the bull was worth good money in servicing fees

    [ Syn: servicing ]

  3. (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

  4. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; his powerful serves won the game

    [ Syn: serve ]

  5. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; he accepted service of the subpoena

    [ Syn: serving , service of process ]

  6. periodic maintenance on a car or machine; it was time for an overhaul on the tractor

    [ Syn: overhaul , inspection and repair ]

  7. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; that restaurant has excellent service'

  8. an act of help or assistance; he did them a service'

  9. the act of public worship following prescribed rules; the Sunday service

    [ Syn: religious service , divine service ]

  10. a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

  11. employment in or work for another; he retired after 30 years of service'

  12. a force that is a branch of the armed forces

    [ Syn: military service , armed service ]

  13. Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958)

    [ Syn: service , robert william service ]

  14. a means of serving; of no avail; theres no help for it

    [ Syn: avail , help ]

  15. tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table

    [ Syn: table service ]

    service (v.)

  1. be used by; as of a utility; The sewage plant served the neighboring communities; The garage served to shelter his horses

    [ Syn: serve ]

  2. make fit for use; service my truck; the washing machine needs to be serviced'

  3. mate with; male animals serve the females for breeding purposes

    [ Syn: serve ]

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