See Also: server(dictionary)
server(encyclopedia)
server(dictionary)
server farm(dictionary)
Process Server(law)
Server - Table Tennis(gambling)
client-server architecture(encyclopedia)

server (oh)



a) the main computer on a network, which controls all the others
::The server's down (=not working) again.
b) one of the computers on a network that provides a special service
file/print server
::All data is stored on a central file server.
the player who hits the ball to begin a game in tennis, volleyball etc
a special spoon for putting a particular type of food onto a plate
::salad servers
AmE someone whose job is to bring you your food in a restaurant
-synonym waiter waiter, waitress waitress