service

work done by one person or group that benefits another

• “budget separately for goods and services”

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”

employment in or work for another

• “he retired after 30 years of service”

a force that is a branch of the armed forces

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”

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

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

• “his powerful serves won the game”

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

• “he accepted service of the subpoena”

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

a means of serving

• “of no avail”
• “there”

the act of mating by male animals

• “the bull was worth good money in servicing fees”

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

• “in his haste to leave he forgot his book”

be used by; as of a utility

• “The sewage plant served the neighboring communities”
• “The garage served to shelter his horses”

make fit for use

• “service my truck”
• “the washing machine needs to be serviced”

mate with

• “male animals serve the females for breeding purposes”