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