chief mate

noun

In the merchant navy, the officer who is second in command to the captain, and whose primary duties include managing the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.

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Meanings

nounchief mate (plural chief mates)

plural chief mates

  1. nauticalIn the merchant navy, the officer who is second in command to the captain, and whose primary duties include managing the maintenance and upkeep of the vessel.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
first mate
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