service line

noun

: a line marked on a court in various games (such as handball or tennis) parallel to the front wall or to the net to mark a boundary of the service area or service court

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Both Cunningham and Benton Harbor, Michigan, Mayor Marcus Muhammad talked to members of Congress about renewal of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure, including lead service line replacement. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026 Depending on the service line, the surcharge will be either $75 or $100 per TEU. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026 For more information, drivers can visit the NHTSA website and Ford's online recall lookup using their vehicle's VIN, or call the company's customer service line at 1-866-436-7332. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 For more information, drivers can visit the NHTSA website and Ford's online recall lookup using their vehicles' VIN number, or call the company's customer service line at 1-866-436-7332. ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for service line

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of service line was in 1875

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“Service line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/service%20line. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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