amidships

[uh-mid-shipz]

amidships Definition

in or toward the middle part of a ship.

Using amidships: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amidships" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cargo was stowed amidships to keep the ship balanced.

  • Example

    The captain stood amidships, surveying the crew's work.

Origins of amidships

from 'a-' meaning 'in, on' + 'mid-' meaning 'middle' + 'ship'

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Summary: amidships in Brief

'Amidships' [uh-mid-shipz] is an adverb that refers to the middle part of a ship. It is used to describe the location of objects or people on a ship, as in 'The cargo was stowed amidships to keep the ship balanced.'