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Matey
The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.
📖 Definitions of "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.
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(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.
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A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
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(especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
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A friend, usually of the same sex.
"He's my best mate."
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Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age
"Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?"
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The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
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A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.
"Ahoy mateys, scrub the deck!"
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