amidships

Definition

In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

Etymology

From amid + ships.

Example Sentences

• "[The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships."
• "Two more torpedoes were fired; one ran erratic; the second hit amidships."
• "The saloon, instead of being at the stern, according to the old method of construction, is placed more amidships."