WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
first′ mate′, 
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsthe officer of a merchant vessel next in command beneath the captain. Also called chief mate, chief officer, first officer, mate. 

'first mate' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
chief mate - first officer - mate - second mate

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