Definition of Binnacle

1. Noun. A nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm).

Generic synonyms: Housing

Definition of Binnacle

1. n. A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night.

Definition of Binnacle

1. Noun. (nautical) The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements; the log and other equipment for measuring the ship's speed is also stowed there. ¹

2. Noun. The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Binnacle

1. a compass stand [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Binnacle

binit
binitarianism
binits
bink
binkied
binkies
binks
binky
binkying
binlike
binliner
binliners
binman
binmen
binna
binnacle (current term)
binnacles
binned
binnekill
binnekills
binner
binners
binnies
binning
binny
bino
binocle
binocles
binocs
binocular

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