midships

[/mɪdˈʃɪps/]
adverb/adjective
no meio do navio; a meia-nau
1. In or toward the middle section of a ship, equidistant from bow and stern
The captain ordered the crew to secure the cargo midships.
O capitão ordenou que a tripulação prendesse a carga a meia-nau.
2. The middle or central part of a ship or vessel
The engine room is located midships on this vessel.
A sala de máquinas está localizada no meio do navio.
3. Amidships; in the center section of a ship
Position the lifeboats midships for proper weight distribution.
Posicione os botes salva-vidas no meio do navio para melhor distribuição de peso.
This is specialized nautical terminology used by sailors, ship captains, and maritime professionals. It originates from traditional European maritime practices and remains standardized in international maritime law and communication. The term is rarely used in casual conversation outside maritime contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
amidshipsmidshipamidshipcenter of the ship
Antonyms / Antônimos
bowsternforwardaft

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
a meia-nau; no meio do navio
Standard nautical terminology used in Brazilian maritime contexts
Portugal
a meia-nau; a meio do navio
Portuguese nautical terminology, commonly used in Portuguese maritime tradition
United States
amidships; midships
Both terms are used interchangeably in American English maritime vocabulary

Related Words

amidshipsbowsternportstarboardshipvesselnautical

Related Idioms & Phrases

break a ship midships - to cause severe structural damage in the middle section
cut a ship in two midships - nautical disaster terminology
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