adverb🔗ShareMittschiffsIn the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally."The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]"Die Hauptkabine, die sich mittschiffs befand, war 8 Fuß 3 Zoll breit [...]nauticalpositionChat 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 crew to secure the cargo midships to balance the weight of the boat. "Der Kapitän befahl der Mannschaft, die Ladung mittschiffs zu sichern, um das Gewicht des Bootes auszugleichen.nauticalpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareAuf der Flanke, an einer verwundbaren StelleOn the flank, at a vulnerable place."The bully aimed his kick midships, knowing it was a sensitive spot. "Der Schläger zielte mit seinem Tritt auf die Flanke, da er wusste, dass es eine empfindliche Stelle war.nauticalpositionChat 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.""Midships!" shouted the captain, centering the steering wheel to navigate the boat straight. "Mitte des Schiffs! rief der Kapitän und zentrierte das Steuerrad, um das Boot geradeaus zu steuern.nauticalsailingvehicledirectionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
