Scrabble?! SERVICE

Definitions of SERVICE in various dictionaries:

noun - work done by one person or group that benefits another

noun - an act of help or assistance

noun - the act of public worship following prescribed rules

noun - a company or agency that performs a public service

noun - employment in or work for another

noun - a force that is a branch of the armed forces

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

noun - a means of serving

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

noun - the act of mating by male animals

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

noun - (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play

noun - the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

noun - periodic maintenance on a car or machine

noun - the performance of duties by a waiter or servant

verb - be used by

verb - make fit for use

verb - mate with

Employment in duties or work for another, especially for a government.

A government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic service.

The armed forces of a nation.

A branch of the armed forces of a nation.

Work or duties performed for a superior.

The occupation or duties of a servant.

Work done for others as an occupation or a business: provides full catering service.

A department or branch of a hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology service; the chest service.

Installation, maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by a dealer or manufacturer.

A facility providing the public with the use of something, such as water or transportation.

Acts of devotion to God; witness.

A religious rite.

An act of assistance or benefit to another or others; a favor.

The serving of food or the manner in which it is served.

A set of dishes or utensils: a silver tea service.

The act, manner, or right of serving in many court games; a serve.

Copulation with a female.

The serving of a writ or summons.

The material, such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope.

To make fit for use; adj ust, repair, or maintain: service a car.

To provide services to.

To make interest payments on (a debt).

To copulate with.

Of or relating to the armed forces of a country.

Intended for use in supplying or serving: a service elevator; the service entrance.

Offering repairs or maintenance: a service guarantee; a road service area.

Aside from specialized senses in finance (service a debt) and animal breeding (service a mare), service is used principally in the sense “to repair or maintain”: service the electric dishwasher.

verb - to restore to good condition