Definition of Helpmate

1. Noun. A helpful partner.

Exact synonyms: Helpmeet
Generic synonyms: Better Half, Married Person, Mate, Partner, Spouse

Definition of Helpmate

1. n. A helper; a companion; specifically, a wife.

Definition of Helpmate

1. Noun. A person who supplies help or companionship. ¹

2. Noun. A wife or spouse. ¹

3. Noun. (chess) A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Helpmate

1. a helpful companion [n -S]

Medical Definition of Helpmate

1. A helper; a companion; specifically, a wife. "In Minorca the ass and the hog are common helpmates, and are yoked together in order to turn up the land." (Pennant) "A waiting woman was generally considered as the most suitable helpmate for a parson." (Macaulay) Origin: A corruption of the "help meet for him" of. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Helpmate

helping hand
helping hands
helping out
helping profession
helping verb
helping verbs
helpingly
helpings
helpless
helplessly
helplessness
helplessnesses
helpline
helplines
helply
helpmate (current term)
helpmates
helpmeet
helpmeets
helps
helps out
helpsheet
helpsheets
helpsome
helpt
helpworthy
helsinki declaration
helter
helter-skelter
helter-skelters

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