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mates definition and meaning

n. The Paraguay tea, being the dried leaf of the Brazilian holly (Ilex Paraguensis). The infusion has a pleasant odor, with an agreeable bitter taste, and is much used for tea in South America.
n. Same as Checkmate.
a. See 2d Mat.
v. t. To confuse; to confound.
v. t. To checkmate.
n. One who customarily associates with another; a companion; an associate; any object which is associated or combined with a similar object.
n. Hence, specifically, a husband or wife; and among the lower animals, one of a pair associated for propagation and the care of their young.
n. A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
n. An officer in a merchant vessel ranking next below the captain. If there are more than one bearing the title, they are called, respectively, first mate, second mate, third mate, etc. In the navy, a subordinate officer or assistant; as, master's mate; surgeon's mate.
v. t. To match; to marry.
v. t. To match one's self against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
v. i. To be or become a mate or mates, especially in sexual companionship; as, some birds mate for life; this bird will not mate with that one.

Crossword clues for mates

- Bring together
- Close friend
- Companion
- Detainee
- End of a chess game
- Friend
- Friend in amateur surroundings
- Friend makes team
- Get hitched
- Move in chess
- One of a matching pair
- One of a pair
- Pal
- Partner
- Plumber’s assistant
- Spouse
- Brothers
- Companions let off steam
- Friends
- Friends on different teams
- Kindred spirits, soul ...
- Pals
- Ships’ officers