amidships
/əˈmɪd.ʃɪps/
adverb
- 1
In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
“The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]”
- 2
Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
- 3
On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
interjection
- 1
A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.
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