Amidships

/əˈmɪd.ʃɪps/ · adverb

Meaning

(nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally..

Definitions by Sense

1. (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
2. (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
3. (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
4. A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

Example Sentences

[The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships.

Two more torpedoes were fired; one ran erratic; the second hit amidships.

The saloon, instead of being at the stern, according to the old method of construction, is placed more amidships.

The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad …

In stating that the Woosters never give up, I was in error. These words caught me amidships and took all the fighting spirit out of me, leaving me a spent force.

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Word Forms

• more amidships
• most amidships
• midships

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