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Breastfast :: Breastfast (n.) A large rope to fasten the midship part of a ship to a wharf, or to another vessel..

Strike :: Strike (v. t.) To come in collision with; to strike against; as, a bullet struck him; the wave struck the boat amidships; the ship struck a reef..

Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) In the English naval service, the second rank attained by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination, he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant..

Centreboard :: Centreboard (n.) A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward. It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States.

Gondola :: Gondola (n.) A long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, used in the canals of Venice. A gondola is usually propelled by one or two oarsmen who stand facing the prow, or by poling. A gondola for passengers has a small open cabin amidships, for their protection against the sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now..

Midship :: Midship (a.) Of or pertaining to, or being in, the middle of a ship..

Shallow-waisted :: Shallow-waisted (a.) Having a flush deck, or with only a moderate depression amidships; -- said of a vessel..

Midships :: Midships (adv.) In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.

Winger :: Winger (n.) One of the casks stowed in the wings of a vessel's hold, being smaller than such as are stowed more amidships..

Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) Formerly, a kind of naval cadet, in a ship of war, whose business was to carry orders, messages, reports, etc., between the officers of the quarter-deck and those of the forecastle, and render other services as required..

Reefer :: Reefer (n.) One who reefs; -- a name often given to midshipmen.

Midships :: Midships (n. pl.) The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel.

Avocado :: Avocado (n.) The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; -- called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter..

Middy :: Middy (n.) A colloquial abbreviation of midshipman.

Midshipmen :: Midshipmen (pl. ) of Midshipma.

Kayak :: Kayak (n.) A light canoe, made of skins stretched over a frame, and usually capable of carrying but one person, who sits amidships and uses a double-bladed paddle. It is peculiar to the Eskimos and other Arctic tribes..

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.

Amidships :: Amidships (adv.) In the middle of a ship, with regard to her length, and sometimes also her breadth..

Trow :: Trow (n.) A boat with an open well amidships. It is used in spearing fish.

Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) An American marine fish of the genus Porichthys, allied to the toadfish..

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