(zoology) Pairing of organisms for copulation. / (zoology) Sexual union; copulation.

present participle of mate

plural of mate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mate

Friendly; having a friendship (with).

(Britain, informal) A supposed surname for a friendless person.

plural of mating, gerund of mate.

A surname.

(nautical) 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.

One who shares an office with another