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amidship

amids·hip

uncommon
adverb (2) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

at or near or toward the center of a ship

  • “in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear”
Synonyms
2.

at or near or toward the middle

adjective

1.

located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

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Origin

From amid + ship.

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