Chief mate

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounIn 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.

Synonyms

first mate first officer mate captain coxswain shipmaster undermate master mariner craftmaster premier boatswain's mate sailing-master

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