amidship
1. [ adverb ] at or near or toward the middle
2. [ adverb ] (nautical) at or near or toward the center of a ship
Synonyms: midships amidships
Examples:

"in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear"

3. [ adjective ] (nautical) located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft
Related terms: central
Similar spelling:   amidships
  amidst