A term used by naval personnel to communicate with one another when not knowing the persons rank/rate/name. Unlike the term 'shipmate' this term is used while being in a shore duty station and is a more friendly, less aggressive term, and positive to accomplish a goal without seeming hostile .
Hey shoremate how's your day going?
Shoremate i noticed your blowsing strap came loose please fix it.
Shoremate duty section is secured you are relieved for liberty.
Someone who is more than your friend or family. Someone who could hold a knife to your throat or a gun to your head without causing you the slightest worry. Someone you'd die for and even kill for, but who would do anything in their power to keep you from having to do so.
I was showing Laura one of my swords and without warning swung it at her neck stopping half an inch away, yet she didn't so much as flinch. Laura is my shorm.