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