service box

noun

A form of expansion joint used in street mains of steam-heating systems.

Meanings

nounservice box (plural service boxes)

plural service boxes

  1. A form of expansion joint used in street mains of steam-heating systems.
  2. ball gamesOne of two sections of the court, inside which a server must have at least one foot during the service
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APA

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Chicago

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