AMIDSHIP

amidship

(adjective) located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

amidship

(adverb) at or near or toward the middle

amidships, amidship, midships

(adverb) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

amidship

In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

The damage from hitting the iceberg head on was at the bow rather than amidship.

Source: Wiktionary



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