Meaning

1 senses
  1. In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

    The damage from hitting the iceberg head on was at the bow rather than amidship.

More definitions
  • at or near or toward the middle
  • at or near or toward the center of a ship

Origin

From amid + ship.

From amid + ship.

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Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
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