mid·ships

(mĭd′shĭps′)

adv.

1. Amidships.

2. In the center position. Used of the helm.

[Probably short for amidships.]

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midships

(ˈmɪdˌʃɪps)

adv, adj

(Nautical Terms) nautical See amidships

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a•mid•ships

(əˈmɪdˌʃɪps)

also a•mid′ship`,

adv.

1. in or toward the middle part of a ship or aircraft.

adj.

2. of, pertaining to, or located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft.

[1685–95]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adv.

midships - at or near or toward the center of a ship; "in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear"

amidship, amidships

Translations

midships

[ˈmɪdʃɪps] ADV → en medio del navío

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At his right hand is the midships engine lever ready to be thrown into gear at a moment's notice.

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"Nothing but the midship tanks, and they're none too tight.

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fashioned into ashtrays; the 25mm chain guns at midships that rattled

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