mating

Meaning

Fitting into or onto a corresponding part, as a matched plug and socket.

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmeɪtɪŋ/

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mate

1. A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
2. A breeding partner.
3. (colloquial) A friend, usually of the same sex.
4. (colloquial) Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age.
5. In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
6. A ship's officer, subordinate to the master on a commercial ship.
7. A first mate.
8. A technical assistant in certain trades (e.g. gasfitter's mate, plumber's mate); sometimes an apprentice.
9. The other member of a matched pair of objects.
10. A suitable companion; a match; an equal.

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They usually will die
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after mating and laying eggs .

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