second mate

American  

noun

1. the officer of a merchant vessel next in command beneath the first mate.

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second mate British  

noun

1. Also called: second officer.  the next in command of a merchant vessel after the first mate

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Example Sentences

Helen did not approve, and Edmunds said she conspired to get Anderson fired from his position as second mate.

From Los Angeles Times

In the introduction, Griffin also shared that the Reels of Fortune second mate was a Labrador named Renegade.

From Los Angeles Times

The second mate — and I saw that first mate essentially every single day, often multiple times — the second mate, I saw him once before the eggs hatched, whereas the first one I saw probably 40 times before the eggs hatched.

From Salon

The second mate was much more elusive and he was much more aggressive toward me.

From Salon

I was really very, very elated and delighted and excited when I did see that second mate.

From Salon