midships Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb at or near or toward the center of a ship
    amidship; amidships.
    • in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear

WordNet

Mid"ships` adverb
Etymology
For amidships.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.
Mid"ships` noun plural
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel. R. H. Dana, Jr.

Webster 1913