amidship
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9.8
In the middle of a ship or aircraft
- adjective
- /əˈmɪdʃɪp/
- Specialized
:
a media nave
- The lifeboats were stored amidship for easy access in an emergency.
Examples
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The lifeboats are stored amidship for easy access.
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She walked amidship to check the stability of the vessel.
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Cargo is often balanced amidship to ensure the ship remains level.
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The captain stood amidship to give orders.
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The captain stood amidship, giving orders to the crew.
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The storage area is located amidship, providing easy access to supplies.
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She felt more stable when standing amidship during the rough seas.
Synonyms
8.2
Near the middle of a ship
is identical in meaning but appears as the singular or base form
9.1
In the middle part of a ship where the ship moves less
is the same meaning but can also be used in singular or adjective form
6.2
Toward the middle part of a ship between the front and back
is the same location but also applies to aircraft as well
Surface Forms
amidship positive
Morphology
Etymology
Amidship comes from amid ('in the middle of') and ship, so it literally means 'in the middle of a ship'. Think of the 'mid' in midday to remember that amidship points to the ship's middle.