noun.
A person who supplies help or companionship.
noun.
A wife or spouse.
noun.
A recreationalproblem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal.
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noun.
a helpful partner
Word Usage
"Indeed, watching Matt Bomer step up to stardom as Neal Caffrey, imprisoned-con-artist-turned-FBI-helpmate, is to be reminded of the symbiotic relationship that exists between TV stars and the shows that make them so."