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amidships

Pronunciation: /əˈmɪdʃɪps/

(also amidship)
Definition of amidships

adverb & adjective

  • in the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally: [as adverb]:the destroyer rammed her amidships [as adjective]:an amidships engine room

Origin:

late 17th century: from a-2 (expressing position or direction) + midship, influenced by amid

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