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the performance of duties by a waiter or servant; "that restaurant has excellent service" make fit for use; "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced" Canadian writer (born in England) who wrote about life in the Yukon Territory (1874-1958) a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table an act of help or assistance; "he did them a service" the act of public worship following prescribed rules; "the Sunday service" be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses" employment in or work for another; "he retired after 30 years of service" (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 work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena" mate with; "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes" (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play; "his powerful serves won the game" the act of mating by male animals; "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees" a force that is a branch of the armed forces periodic maintenance on a car or machine; "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor" a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there''s no help for it" |
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