amidships
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/əˈmɪdˌʃɪps/
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/əˈmɪdʃɪps/
middle of a ship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidships' originates from the English word 'amid,' combined with 'ships,' referring to the middle part of a ship.
Historical Evolution
'amid' combined with 'ships' in English to form 'amidships,' used to describe the central part of a ship.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the middle of a ship,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/14 22:06