Shipmate
noun
A person who is currently or was in the past on the same ship as you.
He talked about the good old times he had with his shipmates.
Often appears as...
- former shipmate
- shipmate reunion
noun
A person who is currently or was in the past on the same ship as you.
He talked about the good old times he had with his shipmates.
Often appears as...
- former shipmate
- shipmate reunion
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Comradery At Sea
Implies a strong bond formed between individuals who have worked together on a ship.
After facing that storm together, Lucas became more than just a shipmate to me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusive Term
Specific to people who serve or have served together on a ship, not other professions.
You wouldn't call a coworker from the office a shipmate.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context to know if 'shipmate' refers to past or present crew members.
My old shipmate from the navy sent me a letter.
Pro Tip 1/3Comradery At Sea
Implies a strong bond formed between individuals who have worked together on a ship.
After facing that storm together, Lucas became more than just a shipmate to me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusive Term
Specific to people who serve or have served together on a ship, not other professions.
You wouldn't call a coworker from the office a shipmate.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context to know if 'shipmate' refers to past or present crew members.
My old shipmate from the navy sent me a letter.
Pro Tip 1/3Comradery At Sea
Implies a strong bond formed between individuals who have worked together on a ship.
After facing that storm together, Lucas became more than just a shipmate to me.
Pro Tip 2/3Exclusive Term
Specific to people who serve or have served together on a ship, not other professions.
You wouldn't call a coworker from the office a shipmate.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Clues
Pay attention to context to know if 'shipmate' refers to past or present crew members.
My old shipmate from the navy sent me a letter.
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