squash rackets, squash racquets, squash - a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets

badminton - a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net

lawn tennis, tennis - a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

tennis shot, tennis stroke - the act of hitting a tennis ball with a tennis racket

ace - a serve that the receiver is unable to reach

fault - (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area); "he served too many double faults"

net ball, let - a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again

service, serve - be used by; as of a utility; "The sewage plant served the neighboring communities"; "The garage served to shelter his horses"

suffice, answer, do, serve - be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve"

prelude - serve as a prelude or opening to

act as - function as or act like; "This heap of stones will act as a barrier"

staff - serve on the staff of; "The two men staff the reception desk"

act - discharge one's duties; "She acts as the chair"; "In what capacity are you acting?"

rotate - perform a job or duty on a rotating basis; "Interns have to rotate for a few months"

officiate, function - perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"

caddie, caddy - act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player

do work, work - be employed; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college"

serve - do military service; "She served in Vietnam"; "My sons never served, because they are short-sighted"

represent - be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute; "I represent the silent majority"; "This actor is a spokesperson for the National Rifle Association"

bring about, effect, effectuate, set up - produce; "The scientists set up a shockwave"

serve well, serve - promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to; "Art serves commerce"; "Their interests are served"; "The lake serves recreation"; "The President's wisdom has served the counrty well"

facilitate, help - be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"

function, operate, work, run, go - perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"

serve, function - serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"

dish, dish up, serve up, dish out, serve - provide (usually but not necessarily food); "We serve meals for the homeless"; "She dished out the soup at 8 P.M."; "The entertainers served up a lively show"

cater, ply, provide, supply - provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"

plank - cook and serve on a plank; "Planked vegetable"; "Planked shad"

serve, help - help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

cater, ply, provide, supply - provide what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"

work - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor"

wait on, attend to, assist, attend, serve - work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"

nurture, foster - help develop, help grow; "nurture his talents"

serve - contribute or conduce to; "The scandal served to increase his popularity"

admit - serve as a means of entrance; "This ticket will admit one adult to the show"

spend, pass - pass (time) in a specific way; "How are you spending your summer vacation?"

valet - serve as a personal attendant to

aid, assist, help - give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

fag - act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools

serve - devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas; "She served the art of music"; "He served the church"; "serve the country"

subpoena - serve or summon with a subpoena; "The witness and her records were subpoenaed"

deliver - bring to a destination, make a delivery; "our local super market delivers"

bridge over, tide over, keep going - suffice for a period between two points; "This money will keep us going for another year"

go a long way - suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent

serve, function - serve a purpose, role, or function; "The tree stump serves as a table"; "The female students served as a control group"; "This table would serve very well"; "His freedom served him well"; "The table functions as a desk"

live up to, satisfy, fulfill, fulfil - fulfil the requirements or expectations of

measure up, qualify - prove capable or fit; meet requirements

go around - be sufficient; "There's not enough to go around"

serve - do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function; "He served as head of the department for three years"; "She served in Congress for two terms"

do work, work - be employed; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college"

stand - be available for stud services; "male domestic animals such as stallions serve selected females"

copulate, mate, couple, pair - make love; "Birds mate in the Spring"

court game - an athletic game played on a court

move, go - have a turn; make one's move in a game; "Can I go now?"

ace - serve an ace against (someone)