an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance | a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base |
the act of public worship following prescribed rules | an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) |
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | physical energy or intensity |
the act of mating by male animals | a powerful effect or influence |
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | (of a law) having legal validity |
periodic maintenance on a car or machine | group of people willing to obey orders |
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | a unit that is part of some military service |
employment in or work for another | a group of people having the power of effective action |
work done by one person or group that benefits another | one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority |
(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 | (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity |
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 | |