amidship

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adverb

In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

“The damage from hitting the iceberg head on was at the bow rather than amidship.”

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Meanings

adverb
  1. In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

    The damage from hitting the iceberg head on was at the bow rather than amidship.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivelocated in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

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central

adverbat or near or toward the center of a ship

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amidshipscentral

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From amid + ship.

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Cite this entry
APA

amidship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amidship

MLA

“amidship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amidship. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “amidship,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/amidship.

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