an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance | the act of providing something (lodging or seat or food) to meet a need |
the act of public worship following prescribed rules | (physiology) the automatic adjustment in focal length of the natural lens of the eye |
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | living quarters provided for public convenience |
the act of mating by male animals | in the theories of Jean Piaget: the modification of internal representations in order to accommodate a changing knowledge of reality |
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | a settlement of differences |
periodic maintenance on a car or machine | making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances |
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | |
employment in or work for another | |
work done by one person or group that benefits another | |
(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 | |
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | |
a means of serving | |
a force that is a branch of the armed forces | |
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation | |