First Mate (Noun)
Meaning
The officer below the master on a commercial ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The first mate took charge of the bridge while the captain went below deck to review the cargo manifest.
- After serving as first mate for five years, she was promoted to captain of her own ship.
- As the ship navigated through treacherous waters, the first mate was tasked with ensuring all safety protocols were in place.
- During the storm, the first mate and several crew members had to go out on deck to secure loose equipment.
- After the captain was injured, the first mate had to take over and steer the ship to the nearest port.