Undermate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Undermate is a noun meaning A junior officer on board a ship.
Meaning
A junior officer on board a ship.
Example Sentences
Twice I actually hired myself as an under-mate in a Greenland whaler, and acquitted myself to admiration.
Word Forms
- undermates
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mate, midshipman, underseaman, undercaptain, midshipwoman, foremastman.
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