A piece of wood having a groove on one side to fit the convexity of a rope.

plural of serving mallet

(dated) To suffice for one's immediate purpose or need.

an opening, usually in a wall, through which food can be passed

(of a frozen dessert or snack) Soft, as a result of air being introduced during freezing.

(rail transport) Having a connection to the railway network, such as a siding.

Accommodated well; amply provided with something. / (of food) Presented in ample supply; abundant. / (military, weaponry) (of a gun, artillery, etc.) Operated well.

(military, notably USMC) Of a weapon system: requiring a crew or more than one individual to function due to its high operational complexity.

(dated) Synonym of self-serve

plural of serve-and-volleyer