Definition of "midships" [mid•ships]

• Amidships. (adverb)
• In the center position. Used of the helm. (adverb)

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• "A single spar stood up out of its centre, or "midships," to which was rigged -- in a very slovenly manner -- a large lateen sail, -- either the spanker or spritsail of a ship, or the mizzen topsail of a bark."
• "A little aft of "midships" a pyramidal lump of fatty substance projected several feet above the line of the vertebras."
• ""midships," while those with the narrower bend were set towards the narrower ends of the plank."