midships
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of midships
First recorded in 1620–30
Example Sentences
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Likewise, the 3 Wheeler’s five-speed manual transmission, from the midships of a Mazda Miata, is quick and assured, no doubt vastly more tractable than the nonsynch-ronized two-speed gearboxes of prewar days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2016
The investigation identified that the major factors contributing to the structural failure included the way the cargo was loaded - putting pressure on the midships section - and a lack of repairs in recent years.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2013
Step 1 To get into a crowded dock, lie alongside the open spot and toss a springline secured to the midships cleat to the person on the dock.
From Time Magazine Archive
Even in the midships stateroom, six opening portholes provide cross-ventilation and visibility.
From Time Magazine Archive
They were high and graceful canoes with curving bow and stern and a braced section midships where a mast could be stepped to carry a small lateen sail.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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