service

Definitions

1. 1

   Alt. of Service

2. 2

   A name given to several trees and shrubs of the genus Pyrus, as Pyrus domestica and P. torminalis of Europe, the various species of mountain ash or rowan tree, and the American shad bush (See Shad bush, under Shad). They have clusters of small, edible, applelike berries.

3. 3noun

   The act of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an inferior, hired helper, slave, etc., on a superior, employer, master, or the like; also, spiritual obedience and love.

4. 4noun

   The deed of one who serves; labor performed for another; duty done or required; office.

5. 5noun

   Office of devotion; official religious duty performed; religious rites appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as, a burial service.

6. 6noun

   Hence, a musical composition for use in churches.

7. 7noun

   Duty performed in, or appropriate to, any office or charge; official function; hence, specifically, military or naval duty; performance of the duties of a soldier.

8. 8noun

   Useful office; advantage conferred; that which promotes interest or happiness; benefit; avail.

9. 9noun

   Profession of respect; acknowledgment of duty owed.

10. 10noun

    The act and manner of bringing food to the persons who eat it; order of dishes at table; also, a set or number of vessels ordinarily used at table; as, the service was tardy and awkward; a service of plate or glass.

11. 11noun

    The act of bringing to notice, either actually or constructively, in such manner as is prescribed by law; as, the service of a subp/na or an attachment.

12. 12noun

    The materials used for serving a rope, etc., as spun yarn, small lines, etc.

13. 13noun

    The act of serving the ball.

14. 14noun

    Act of serving or covering. See Serve. t., 13.

15. 15noun

    the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

    "that restaurant has excellent service"

16. 16noun

    periodic maintenance on a car or machine

    "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"

    Synonyms

    overhaul
17. 17noun

    the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

    "he accepted service of the subpoena"

    Synonyms

    serving
18. 18noun

    (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

    "his powerful serves won the game"

    Synonyms

    serve
19. 19noun

    work done by one person or group that benefits another

    "budget separately for goods and services"

20. 20noun

    (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

21. 21noun

    employment in or work for another

    "he retired after 30 years of service"

22. 22noun

    the act of mating by male animals

    "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees"

    Synonyms

    servicing
23. 23noun

    the act of public worship following prescribed rules

    "the Sunday service"

24. 24noun

    an act of help or assistance

    "he did them a service"

25. 25noun

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

26. 26noun

    a means of serving

    "of no avail"

    "there's no help for it"

    Synonyms

    availhelp
27. 27noun

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

28. 28noun

    a force that is a branch of the armed forces

29. 29noun

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

30. 30verb

    make fit for use

    "service my truck"

    "the washing machine needs to be serviced"

31. 31verb

    mate with

    "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"

    Synonyms

    serve
32. 32verb

    be used by; as of a utility

    "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"

    "The garage served to shelter his horses"

    Synonyms

    serve