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Definition of helpmates in English English dictionary
- UK, plural of helpmate
- helpmate
- A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal
- helpmate
- A wife or spouse
- helpmate
- A person who supplies help or companionship
- helpmate
- A helper; a companion; specifically, a wife
- helpmate
- a helpful partner
- helpmate
- {i} partner, companion, spouse
- helpmate
- If you say that one person is another person's helpmate, you mean that they help the other person in their life or work, especially by doing boring but necessary jobs for them such as cooking and cleaning. a helpful partner, usually a wife (helpmate from helpmeet (17-20 centuries), from help + meet ; influenced by mate)
- helpmate
- A wife (or spouse.)