service box

A 'service box' can refer to specific areas or enclosures in sports, utilities, and electrical systems.

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Definition

B2Tennis

(sports)The rectangular area on either side of the court where a serve must land.

Example

  • The serve landed perfectly in the service box, making it an ace.

C1Utilities

(technical)An enclosure that houses utility connections, such as water or gas meters.

Example

  • The technician opened the service box to check the gas meter.

C1Electrical Systems

(technical)A panel or enclosure containing circuit breakers or fuses for distributing electrical power.

Example

  • The electrician inspected the service box to ensure all circuit breakers were functioning properly.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "service box":

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