Word: matey
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The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
A friend, usually of the same sex. Example: He's my best mate.
Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age Example: Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?
In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
A first mate.
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
The other member of a matched pair of objects. Example: I found one of the socks I wanted to wear, but I couldn't find its mate.
A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate. Example: Ahoy mateys, scrub the deck!
Sociable or friendly. Example: You've been very matey with that new bird.
An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.
A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
A cup of this drink.
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