helpmate
[ help-meyt ]
/ ˈhɛlpˌmeɪt /
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noun
a companion and helper.
a spouse.
anything that aids or assists, especially regularly: This calculator is my constant helpmate.
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helping hand, helping verb, helpless, helpline, Helpmann, helpmate, helpmeet, help oneself, help out, Helprin, help screens
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British Dictionary definitions for helpmate
helpmate
/ (ˈhɛlpˌmeɪt) /
noun
a companion and helper, esp a wife
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