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mates

/meɪts/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The chess club member achieved a brilliant mates, checkmating his opponent in the final round. "

game achievement

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

Examples :

"After the company lost its biggest client and declared bankruptcy, it was clear: this was mates for everyone involved. "

situation negative outcome

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verb

To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.

Examples :

"That jerk checkmated me in four moves!"

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(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.

Examples :

"The relentless series of missed deadlines and careless mistakes mates him to a negative performance review at work. "

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

Examples :

""After years of working together, the construction workers became close mates." "

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

Examples :

"During the spring, the birds sing loudly to attract mates. "

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A friend, usually of the same sex.

Examples :

""After school, I'm going to the park with my mates." "

person human family group society

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

Examples :

"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"

person language communication society

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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).

Examples :

"The chief petty officer assigned the new sailors to various duties, directing some to the Boatswain's Mates to learn rope work and others to the Gunner's Mates for weapons training. "

nautical military job

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

Examples :

"The ship's mates were responsible for checking the cargo before it was loaded. "

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Examples :

"The captain relied heavily on his mates to navigate the ship safely through the storm. "

nautical sailing job

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

Examples :

"The plumber brought his mate to the house to help carry the pipes and tools. "

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The other member of a matched pair of objects.

Examples :

""I need to find the mates to these socks after doing laundry so I can put them away." "

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A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

Examples :

""These two socks are mates because they are the same color and size, making them a perfect pair." "

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To match, fit together without space between.

Examples :

"The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly."

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Examples :

"The birds mated in the spring, building a nest together afterwards. "

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To pair in order to raise offspring

Examples :

"The two female penguins mated to raise their chick. "

animal biology nature organism

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To arrange in matched pairs.

Examples :

"The librarian carefully mates each book with its corresponding barcode before placing it on the shelf. "

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To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.

Examples :

"The zookeeper carefully mates the two pandas in the hope they will have a cub. "

animal biology organism agriculture

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(of an animal) To copulate with.

Examples :

"During the spring breeding season, the male and female birds often mates to produce offspring. "

animal biology sex

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To marry; to match (a person).

Examples :

"The village elder mates young couples from different clans to ensure peace and prosperity. "

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To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.

Examples :

""In the chess tournament, Sarah hopes to mate the reigning champion in the final round." "

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To fit (objects) together without space between.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully mates the edges of the two wooden boards to create a seamless surface. "

technical machine industry

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To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.

Examples :

"After landing, technicians carefully mate the space shuttle orbiter to the top of the specially designed Boeing 747 carrier aircraft. "

technology vehicle space nautical technical

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verb

To confuse; to confound.

Examples :

"The complex math problem completely mates me; I don't understand where to even begin. "

mind language word

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noun

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

Examples :

"We bought some mates at the market to make tereré. "

plant drink agriculture

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adjective

Friendly; having a friendship (with).

Examples :

"He is mates with my brother."

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

Examples :

"The farmer carefully pruned the mates in his field, ensuring a healthy harvest of leaves for tea. "

plant drink agriculture

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

Examples :

"My grandmother brews a delicious herbal mates, which she enjoys every afternoon. "

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A cup of this drink.

Examples :

"After a long hike, hot mates were exactly what we needed to warm up. "