·- ·adj & ·noun from Serve.
II. Serving ·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Serve.
A flattened piece of hard wood with a handle, for passing service on the smaller ropes. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
The mallet, grooved on the under side, with which spun-yarn, or other small stuff, is wrapped tightl...
Distributing clothing, &c. Also, a cant term to denote punishment at the gangway. ...