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