service in WordNet English dictionary

1. a force that is a branch of the armed forces
   military service  armed service  service 
   
2. a means of serving
   "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
   avail  help  service 
   
3. the act of public worship following prescribed rules
   "the Sunday service"
   service  religious service  divine service 
   
4. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
   "it was time for an overhaul on the tractor"
   overhaul  inspection and repair  service 
   
5. (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
   "his powerful serves won the game"
   serve  service 
   
6. an act of help or assistance
   "he did them a service"
   service 
   
7. the act of mating by male animals
   "the bull was worth good money in servicing fees"
   servicing  service 
   
8. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone
   "he accepted service of the subpoena"
   service  serving  service of process 
   
9. the performance of duties by a waiter or servant
   "that restaurant has excellent service"
   service 
   
10. employment in or work for another
    "he retired after 30 years of service"
    service 
    
11. work done by one person or group that benefits another
    "budget separately for goods and services"
    service 
    
12. (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
    service 
    
13. tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table
    service  table service 
    
14. a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
    service 
    

1. mate with
   "male animals serve the females for breeding purposes"
   serve  service 
   
2. be used by; as of a utility
   "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"
   service  serve 
   
3. make fit for use
   "service my truck"; "the washing machine needs to be serviced"
   service