different between midships vs amidships

English

Adverb

midships (comparative more midships, superlative most midships)

1. Alternative form of amidships

   With the design allowing the engine to be placed so far forward the holds are more midships and this gives a better trim.

Interjection

midships

1. Alternative form of amidships

English

Alternative forms

• midships

Etymology

amid +? ships

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??m?d.??ps/

Adverb

amidships (not comparable)

1. (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

   [The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships. “Torpedo ... los!”

   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.

   The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]

2. (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
3. (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.

Translations

Interjection

amidships

1. A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.