service

Sense 1 noun

work done by one person or group that benefits another

budget separately for goods and services

Sense 2 verb

be used by; as of a utility

The sewage plant served the neighboring communities

Sense 3 noun

an act of help or assistance

he did them a service

Sense 4 verb

make fit for use

service my truck

Sense 5 noun

the act of public worship following prescribed rules

the Sunday service

Sense 6 verb

mate with

male animals serve the females for breeding purposes

Sense 7 noun

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

Sense 8 noun

employment in or work for another

he retired after 30 years of service

Sense 9 noun

a force that is a branch of the armed forces

Sense 10 noun

a means of serving

of no avail

Sense 11 noun

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

Sense 12 noun

the act of mating by male animals

the bull was worth good money in servicing fees

Sense 13 noun

(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

Sense 14 noun

(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

his powerful serves won the game

Sense 15 noun

the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

he accepted service of the subpoena

Sense 16 noun

periodic maintenance on a car or machine

it was time for an overhaul on the tractor

Sense 17 noun

the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

that restaurant has excellent service