HyperDic: server

English > 4 senses of the word server:
NOUNperson server, waitera person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
person server(court games) the player who serves to start a point
artifactserver, host(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers / printers as shared resources to a computer network
artifactserverutensil used in serving food or drink
server > pronunciation
Soundsser'ver
Rhymesachiever ... woodcarver: 114 rhymes with ver...
English > server: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant).
Synonymwaiter
NarrowercarhopA waiter at a drive-in restaurant
counterperson, counterwoman, countermansomeone who attends a counter (as in a diner)
sommelier, wine waiter, wine stewardA waiter who manages wine service in a hotel or restaurant
waitressA woman waiter
Broaderdining-room attendant, restaurant attendantsomeone employed to provide service in a dining room
Spanishcamarera, camarero, garzón, mesera, mesero
Catalancambrera, cambrer
Verbsservehelp to some food
English > server: 4 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(court games) the player who serves to start a point.
Categorycourt gameAn athletic game played on a court
Broaderplayer, participantA person who participates in or is skilled at some game / game
Spanishsaque
Verbsserveput the ball into play
English > server: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
Meaning(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers / printers as shared resources to a computer network.
Synonymhost
Categorycomputer science, computingThe branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
Part ofcomputer network(computer science) a network of computers
Broadercomputer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing systemA machine for performing calculations automatically
Spanishordenador principal, servidor
Catalanordinador principal, servidor
English > server: 4 senses > noun 4, artifact
Meaningutensil used in serving food or drink.
BroaderutensilAn implement for practical use (especially in a household)
Verbsservehelp to some food

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