adverb Download 🔗Share In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally. Examples : "The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]" nautical sailing vehicle direction position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb Download 🔗Share Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501). Examples : "The captain ordered the sailors to secure the heavy cargo amidships to prevent the boat from tipping in rough waters. " nautical sailing position vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb Download 🔗Share On the flank, at a vulnerable place. Examples : "The boxer, already weakened, lowered his guard amidships and received a knockout blow to the ribs. " nautical sailing military vehicle position ocean Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel. Examples : "The captain yelled, "Amidships! Secure the rudder!" " nautical sailing communication direction Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
