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Amidships

//əˈmɪd.ʃɪps// adv, intj

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally. not-comparable, usually

    "[The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships."

  2. 2
    Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501). not-comparable, usually
  3. 3
    On the flank, at a vulnerable place. figuratively, not-comparable, usually

    "In stating that the Woosters never give up, I was in error. These words caught me amidships and took all the fighting spirit out of me, leaving me a spent force."

Adverb
  1. 1
    at or near or toward the center of a ship wordnet
Intj
  1. 1
    A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From amid + ships.

Etymology 2

From amid + ships.

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