midships

• Adverbe utilisé dans un contexte maritime, signifiant « vers le milieu du navire ou situé au milieu du navire ». Il se rapporte à la partie centrale du bateau, souvent employé en navigation, en construction navale ou dans les instructions d'arrimage de la cargaison.

An adverb used in nautical contexts meaning "toward or situated in the middle of a ship." It refers to the central part of a vessel, often used in navigation, shipbuilding, or cargo stowage instructions.

1. At or near the middle of a shipC1formal

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

   au milieu du navire

   • The captain ordered the cargo to be stored midships for better balance.
   • The lifeboats are positioned midships on both sides of the deck.
   • He stood midships, observing the crew's work.

   Synonymesamidshipamidships