adverb🔗ShareEn el centro del barcoIn the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally."The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]"La cabina principal, en el centro del barco en su mayor parte, tenía 8 pies y 3 pulgadas de ancho [...]nauticalsailingvehicledirectionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEn el centro del barcoUsually 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. "El capitán ordenó a los marineros asegurar la carga pesada en el centro del barco para evitar que la embarcación volcara en aguas turbulentas.nauticalsailingpositionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEn el flanco, en un lugar vulnerableOn the flank, at a vulnerable place."The boxer, already weakened, lowered his guard amidships and received a knockout blow to the ribs. "El boxeador, ya debilitado, bajó la guardia en el flanco y recibió un golpe de nocaut en las costillas.nauticalsailingmilitaryvehiclepositionoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗Share¡A la mitad del barco!A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel."The captain yelled, "Amidships! Secure the rudder!" "El capitán gritó: «¡A la mitad del barco! ¡Aseguren el timón!»nauticalsailingcommunicationdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
