adverb🔗ShareMittschiffsIn the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally."The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]"Die Hauptkabine, meist mittschiffs, war 8 Fuß 3 Zoll breit [...]nauticalsailingvehicledirectionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareMittschiffsUsually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501)."The captain ordered the sailors to secure the heavy cargo amidships to prevent the boat from tipping in rough waters. "Der Kapitän befahl den Seeleuten, die schwere Ladung mittschiffs zu sichern, um zu verhindern, dass das Boot in rauer See kippt.nauticalsailingpositionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAuf der Flanke, an einer gefährdeten StelleOn the flank, at a vulnerable place."The boxer, already weakened, lowered his guard amidships and received a knockout blow to the ribs. "Der Boxer, bereits geschwächt, senkte seine Deckung auf der Flanke und kassierte einen K.o.-Schlag auf die Rippen.nauticalsailingmilitaryvehiclepositionoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareMitte des Schiffs!A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel."The captain yelled, "Amidships! Secure the rudder!" "Der Kapitän brüllte: „Mitte des Schiffs! Ruder sichern!"nauticalsailingcommunicationdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
