dostum

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

Definition: (by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.

Definition: (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.

Definition: A friend, usually of the same sex.

Example: He's my best mate.

Definition: Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age

Example: Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?

Definition: In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).

Definition: A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.

Definition: A first mate.

Definition: A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.

Definition: 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.

Definition: A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.

Example: Ahoy mateys, scrub the deck!

Part Of Speech: adjective

Definition: Sociable or friendly.

Example: You've been very matey with that new bird.

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.

Definition: A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.

Definition: A cup of this drink.