Mate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To match, fit together without space between. To copulate. To pair in order to raise offspring To arrange in matched pairs. To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding. To fit (objects) together without space between. To win a game of chess by putting the opponent in checkmate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A sexual partner. The other member of a matched pair of objects. A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship. In naval ranks, a mate may also be, or be subordinate to, a particular non-commissioned officer (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc). Short for first mate. A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice. A friend, colleague etc.; an informal and friendly term of address to a stranger, usually of the same sex. Often used in direct address to any male. (in combination) a fellow, associate, colleague, or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. classmate, shipmate. Short for Checkmate. , an aromatic tea-like drink prepared from the holly yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis). The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
Example sentence: It is odd that we have so little relationship with nature, with the insects and the leaping frog and the owl that hoots among the hills calling for its mate. We never seem to have a feeling for all living things on the earth.
Checkmate
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king has no possible move that can remove him from check, the threat of attack.Any situation that has no obvious escape and involves some personal loss.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.To lead to a situation that has no obvious escape without some personal loss.
Part of speech: interjection
Definition: Word called out by the victor when making the conclusive move.
Example sentence: Most beginners who have learned the point system will only consider a sacrifice if it leads directly to checkmate or if the material can be won back by force. A Grandmaster, though, will frequently sacrifice for less tangible compensation, such as a lead in development or a superior pawn structure.