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Meaning of messmate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An associate with whom one shares a mess (eating place) on a ship.
Any of various eucalypts with rough bark, specifically Eucalyptus obliqua.
Australia

Equivalents

Deutsch Mitesser Schüsselgenosse Tischgenosse

Español comensal

Examples

“Messmates, ahoy! Come here! Come here!”

“The cap’n was displeased at that, but my messmates were all of a mind and landed.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Messmer Messmore Messner Messonnier messroom Messrs