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amidships | undefined |

As an adverb amidships

is (nautical) in the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.

As an interjection amidships

is a helm order, normally shortened to midships! , to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

amidships

English

Alternative forms

* midships

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
    • [The U-boat captain] waited until the crosshairs lay directly amidships . “Torpedo ... los!”
    Two more torpedoes were fired; one ran erratic; the second hit amidships .
    The saloon, instead of being at the stern, according to the old method of construction, is placed more amidships .
    The main cabin, most amidships , was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]
  • (nautical) Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
  • (figuratively) On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
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    • Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • A helm order, normally shortened to midships! , to centre the helm in the line of the keel.

    • undefined

    English

    Adjective

    (wikipedia undefined) (-)
  • Lacking a definition or value.
  • (mathematics, computing) That does not have a meaning and is thus not assigned an interpretation.
    • The result of division by zero is undefined .

    Antonyms

    * defined