verb
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To put the king of an opponent into checkmate.
example
That jerk checkmated me in four moves!
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(by extension) To place in a losing situation that has no escape.
verb
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To match, fit together without space between.
example
The pieces of the puzzle mate perfectly.
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To copulate.
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To pair in order to raise offspring
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To arrange in matched pairs.
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To introduce (animals) together for the purpose of breeding.
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(of an animal) To copulate with.
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To marry; to match (a person).
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To match oneself against; to oppose as equal; to compete with.
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To fit (objects) together without space between.
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To move (a space shuttle orbiter) onto the back of an aircraft that can carry it.
verb
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To confuse; to confound.
adjective
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Fitted together or interlocked