server

Definitions of server in various dictionaries:

noun - a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

noun - (court games) the player who serves to start a point

noun - (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

noun - utensil used in serving food or drink

One who serves food and drink.

Something, such as a tray, that is used in serving food and drink.

An attendant to the celebrant at Mass.

The player who serves, as in court games.

A computer or program that controls a central repository of data that can be downloaded and manipulated in some manner by a client.

noun - one that serves another