amidships

adverb

amid·ships | \ ə-ˈmid-ˌships

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Definition of amidships

1 : in or toward the part of a ship midway between bow and stern

2 : in or toward the middle

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The berths are located amidships.

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The first known use of amidships was in 1692

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amidships

adverb

English Language Learners Definition of amidships

: in or near the middle of a ship

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amidships

adverb

amid·ships | \ ə-ˈmid-ˌships

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Kids Definition of amidships

: in or near the middle of a ship

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