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, la más en el centro del barco, tenía 8 pies y 3 pulgadas de ancho [...]nauticalpositionChat 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 crew to secure the cargo midships to balance the weight of the boat. "El capitán ordenó a la tripulación asegurar la carga en el centro del barco para equilibrar el peso de la embarcación.nauticalpositiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareEn el flanco, en un lugar vulnerableOn the flank, at a vulnerable place."The bully aimed his kick midships, knowing it was a sensitive spot. "El matón apuntó su patada al flanco, sabiendo que era un lugar sensible.nauticalpositionChat 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.""Midships!" shouted the captain, centering the steering wheel to navigate the boat straight. "¡A la mitad del barco! gritó el capitán, centrando el volante para navegar el bote en línea recta.nauticalsailingvehicledirectionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
