Associations to the word «Amidships»
Noun
- Funnel
- Superstructure
- Torpedo
- Rudder
- Turret
- Stern
- Armament
- Catapult
- Deck
- Pounder
- Boiler
- Caliber
- Hangar
- Bow
- Mk
- Belt
- Keel
- Armour
- Pivot
- Thickness
- Hull
- Mast
- Mounting
- Freighter
- Oar
- Gun
- Sonar
- Helm
- Battery
- Drone
- Mack
- Bulkhead
- Mm
- Hp
- Hedgehog
- Cabin
- Cyclops
- Flowers
- Propeller
- Uptake
- Forward
- Browning
- Lifeboat
- Thrower
- Tube
- Compartment
- Ship
- Derrick
- Plunging
- Tub
- Cockpit
- Inch
- Dash
- Mod
- Destroyer
- Boat
- Gunner
- Hatch
- Crewman
- Armor
- Cruiser
- Firing
- Paddle
- Beam
- Hit
- Pad
- Aa
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
AMIDSHIPS, adverb. (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
AMIDSHIPS, adverb. (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
AMIDSHIPS, adverb. (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
AMIDSHIPS, interjection. A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.
Dictionary definition
AMIDSHIPS, adverb. 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".
Wise words
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