serving

The act of one that serves.

An individual portion or helping of food or drink.

Same as service,1.

Nautical, same as service, 17.

a. & n. from serve.

a flat piece of wood used in serving ropes.

a female servant; a maidservant.

a wooden instrument shaped like a mallet, used in serving ropes.

a male servant, or attendant; a manservant.

small lines for serving ropes.