first mates

A form of first mate — An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of first mate
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APA

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“first mates.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20mates. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “first mates,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20mates.

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