MIDSHIPS

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


Adverb

midships (comparative more midships, superlative most midships)

Alternative form of amidships

Interjection

midships

Alternative form of amidships

Source: Wiktionary


Mid"ships`, adv. Etym: [For amidships.] (Naut.)

Definition: In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.

Mid"ships`, n. pl. (Naut.)

Definition: The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel. R. H. Dana, Jr.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 May 2025

CHEMICAL

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