A (romantic) date that two couples go on together.
To go on a double date.
A first mate.
Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age.
A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
A breeding partner.
In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
The other member of a matched pair of objects.
A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
A suitable companion; a match; an equal.
A friend, usually of the same sex.
A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
To arrange in matched pairs.
To copulate with.
To match, fit together without space between.
To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.
To come together as companions, comrades, partners, etc.
To copulate.
To marry; to match (a person).
To pair in order to raise offspring.
To fit (objects) together without space between.