amidships

== English == === Alternative forms === midships === Etymology === From amid +‎ ships. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /əˈmɪd.ʃɪps/ === Adverb === amidships (not generally comparable, comparative more amidships, superlative most amidships) (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally. [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 [...] (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501). (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place. ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === amidships A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.