Definition of "mate"
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A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
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A breeding partner.
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A friend, usually of the same sex.
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A colloquial "sir"; an informal and friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male.
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In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
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Short for first mate.
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A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
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The other member of a matched pair of objects.
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A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
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Short for checkmate.
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Nonstandard spelling of maté, an aromatic tea-like drink prepared from the holly yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis).
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The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea.
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verb:
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To match, fit together without space between.
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To copulate.
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To pair in order to raise offspring.
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To arrange in matched pairs.
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To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
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To fit (objects) together without space between.
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To win a game of chess by putting the opponent in checkmate.
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