chief mate vs commander

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. 

commander

noun
  • A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain. 

  • One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization. 

  • A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces. 

  • One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons. 

  • A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour. 

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza. 

  • A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc. 

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