service

The Sailor's Word-Book

The profession; as a general term, expresses every kind of duty which a naval or military man can be called upon to perform. Also, implying any bold exploit.


♦ To see service, is a common expression, which implies actual contest with the enemy.

♦ Service, of served rope, is the spun-yarn wound round a rope by means of a serving-board or mallet.

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