Shipmate: meaning, definitions and examples

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shipmate

 

[ ˈʃɪpˌmeɪt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

naval

A fellow sailor or crew member on a ship.

Synonyms

comrade, crew member, sailor

Examples of usage

  • The shipmates worked together to navigate through the storm.
  • As shipmates, they shared a strong bond that grew stronger with each voyage.

Translations

Translations of the word "shipmate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 companheiro de navio

🇮🇳 जहाज का साथी

🇩🇪 Schiffskamerad

🇮🇩 rekan kapal

🇺🇦 товариш по кораблю

🇵🇱 towarzysz statku

🇯🇵 船仲間 (ふななかま)

🇫🇷 compagnon de navire

🇪🇸 compañero de barco

🇹🇷 gemi arkadaşı

🇰🇷 배 동료 (bae donglyo)

🇸🇦 زميل السفينة

🇨🇿 lodní kamarád

🇸🇰 lodný kamarát

🇨🇳 船友 (chuányǒu)

🇸🇮 ladijski tovariš

🇮🇸 skipfélagi

🇰🇿 кеме серігі

🇬🇪 გემის მეგობარი

🇦🇿 gəmi yoldaşı

🇲🇽 compañero de barco

Word origin

The term 'shipmate' originated in the naval context, referring to a fellow sailor or crew member on a ship. It has been used for centuries to denote camaraderie and teamwork among those at sea. The concept of shipmates dates back to the early days of seafaring, where sailors relied on each other for survival and success in their voyages. Over time, the term has come to symbolize the bond and companionship shared by individuals working together in the maritime industry.

See also: ship, shipbuilding, shipment, shippable, shipper, shippers, shipping, ships, shipwrecked.