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Webster 1913 Edition

adv.

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amidships

(Naut.)

In the middle of a ship; – properly

amidships

Noun.

pl.

(Naut.)

The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel.

R. H. Dana, Jr.

adv.

In the middle of a ship; properly amidships.

midships ‎(comparative more midships, superlative most midships)

Alternative form of amidships
With the design allowing the engine to be placed so far forward the holds are more midships and this gives a better trim.