word
Mate
Mayt
/ˈmeɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mate
Dictionary meaning
A chess move constituting an inescapable and indefensible attack on the opponent's king.
Examples
- The horse's mate was a thoroughbred champion.
- It was my first start against my former teammates.
Synonyms: checkmate
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