Serv″ing, a. & n. from Serve.
Serving board(Naut.), a flat piece of wood used in serving ropes. — Serving maid, a female servant; a maidservant. — Serving mallet(Naut.), a wooden instrument shaped like a mallet, used in serving ropes. — Serving man, a male servant, or attendant; a manservant. — Serving stuff(Naut.), small lines for serving ropes.