midships

• Advérbio usado em contexto marítimo, significando «em direção ao meio da embarcação ou situado no meio da embarcação». Refere-se à parte central do navio, sendo frequentemente usado em navegação, construção naval ou instruções de arrumação de carga.

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.

   A meia-nau

   • 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.

   Sinônimosamidshipamidships