an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance | a defensive effort |
the act of public worship following prescribed rules | a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance |
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play | a support or foundation |
the act of mating by male animals | tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) |
the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone | a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air |
periodic maintenance on a car or machine | a support for displaying ot holding various articles |
the performance of duties by a waiter or servant | a small table for holding articles of various kinds |
employment in or work for another | a booth where articles are displayed for sale |
work done by one person or group that benefits another | a mental position from which things are viewed |
(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 | an interruption of normal activity |
tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table | a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area |
a means of serving | the position where a thing or person stands |
a force that is a branch of the armed forces | |
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation | |