amidships

• Adverbe utilisé dans le contexte maritime, signifiant « au milieu du navire ou vers son milieu ». Il désigne une position située à mi-chemin entre la proue et la poupe, souvent employé en navigation, dans la construction navale ou pour le placement de la cargaison.

An adverb used in nautical contexts meaning "in or toward the middle of a ship." It refers to a position located halfway between the bow and the stern, often used in navigation, ship design, or cargo stowage.

1. At or near the middle of a shipC1formal

   Located at or toward the central part of a vessel, between the bow and the stern.

   au milieu du navire

   • The captain stood amidships to observe the crew.
   • The cargo was stored amidships for better balance.
   • He moved amidships to avoid the rolling waves.

   Synonymesamidshipmidships

   Antonymesaftfore