Shipmate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃɪpˌmeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shipmate is a noun meaning (nautical) A fellow sailor serving on the same ship as another.
Meaning
(nautical) A fellow sailor serving on the same ship as another.
More Meanings
- (nautical, informal) Any sailor (when used as a form of address by a sailor).
Example Sentences
"And who else?" returned the other, getting more at his ease. "Black Dog as ever was, come for to see his old shipmate Billy, at the 'Admiral Benbow' inn. Ah, Bill, Bill, we have seen a sight of times, us two, since I lost them two talons," holding up his mutilated hand.
Word Forms
- shipmates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brethren, brothers, buddies, classmates, co-workers, colleagues.
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