Synonyms of the word

midships

• adv. Alternative form of amidships.

amidship

• adv. In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

amidships

• adv. (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
• adv. (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted…
• adv. (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
• interj. A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.