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adv.
In the middle of a ship; -- properly amidships.
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.
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.
n.
A large rope to fasten the midship part of a ship to a wharf, or to another vessel.
a.
Of or pertaining to, or being in, the middle of a ship.
pl.
of Midshipman
n. pl.
The timbers at the broadest part of the vessel.
n.
In the United States navy, the lowest grade of officers in line of promotion, being graduates of the Naval Academy awaiting promotion to the rank of ensign.
n.
An American marine fish of the genus Porichthys, allied to the toadfish.
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One who reefs; -- a name often given to midshipmen.
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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.
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A colloquial abbreviation of midshipman.
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