2syllables
midships
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midships is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, midships is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmidships
1adverb
- In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
Example: "The main cabin, most amidships, was 8 feet 3 inches broad [...]"
- Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
- On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
1interjection
- A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to centre the helm in the line of the keel.
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