amidship meaning and definition

AMIDSHIP adjective

Definition of amidship (adjective)

1. located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

AMIDSHIP adverb

Definition of amidship (adverb)

1. at or near or toward the center of a ship
   • "in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear"
   • synonyms: amidships, midships
2. at or near or toward the middle