"craft service" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: craft services [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} craft service (plural craft services)
  1. (film, television) The department that provides food to workers, especially between meals. Categories (topical): Film, Television
    Sense id: en-craft_service-en-noun-0m3ohAvz Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
  2. (film, television) Food and drinks made available to workers during film or television production. Categories (topical): Film, Television
    Sense id: en-craft_service-en-noun-eGuFXHKs Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
  3. (film, television) The department that provides miscellaneous general services on the set. Categories (topical): Film, Television Synonyms: Craft Service, craft services
    Sense id: en-craft_service-en-noun-wdXHBfhw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 25 20 55 Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

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