adverb. In the middle of a ship (as opposed to bow or stern).

adverb. at or near or toward the center of a ship

adjective. located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

adverb. at or near or toward the middle

"We raked out the bo'sun from his afternoon nap, and he and a withered old lascar jammed a hemp fender between the chain and woodwork, so their slumbers ought to be more peaceful; now they are getting a temporary change to a berth amidship, which is unoccupied as far as Marseilles; in it they will hardly feel the motion."

central  

cocker  enfilade  scherzinger  substructure  

amidships