amidships

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One bomb fell on the flight deck of the Akagi, the flagship of the fleet, and exploded amidships near the elevator.

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Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of amidships gathered in one view.

adverb

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

adverb

(nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).

adverb

(figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.

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Core meanings and parts of speech for amidships.

adverb

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

adverb

(nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).

adverb

(figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.

Example sentences

One bomb fell on the flight deck of the Akagi, the flagship of the fleet, and exploded amidships near the elevator.

Yes, 41% of the dazzle ships were struck amidships, compared to 52% of the uncamouflaged.

I also think the whole deep learning framework business model just took a torpedo amidships (and not long after the layoffs at Ersatz).

Aerogel-insulated LH2 tank amidships, all new fuel piping, new or reconfigured engines, for tens of tons more payload, and ultimately all wind- and solar-powered.

Lots of other jargon too for other directions or places (leeward, windward, amidships, athwartships, etc) but that is all much less common than the four listed above.

A positive result means "All is groovy; rudder amidships, full ahead".