Amidships

Pronunciation: /əˈmɪdˌʃɪps/

Definitions of amidships

adverb in or toward the middle part of a ship

Example Sentences

A1 The sailor stood amidships on the deck.

A2 The passengers gathered amidships to watch the sunset.

B1 The crew members worked diligently amidships to secure the cargo.

B2 The captain positioned himself amidships to oversee the operation.

C1 The engineers conducted maintenance work amidships to ensure smooth sailing.

C2 The expert navigators strategically placed the equipment amidships for optimal performance.

Examples of amidships in a Sentence

formal The cargo was stored amidships to ensure the ship's stability.

informal Let's meet amidships for a game of cards.

slang I found a cozy spot amidships to relax and enjoy the view.

figurative Amidships, she found her balance in the chaos of life.

Grammatical Forms of amidships

• past tense: amidshipped
• plural: amidships
• comparative: more amidships
• superlative: most amidships
• present tense: amidships
• future tense: will be amidships
• perfect tense: have been amidships
• continuous tense: amidshipsing
• singular: amidship
• positive degree: amidships
• infinitive: to amidship
• gerund: amidshiping
• participle: amidshipped

Origin and Evolution of amidships

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'amidships' originated from Middle English, derived from the phrase 'mid ships' meaning 'in the middle of the ship'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'amidships' has retained its nautical meaning of 'in or toward the middle of a ship' but has also been used more broadly to indicate something located in the middle of a larger structure or entity.