binnacle

binnacle Definition

bin·na·cle (bin′ə kəl)

noun

the upright, cylindrical stand holding a ship's compass, usually located near the helm

Etymology: formerly bittacle < Port bitacola < L habitaculum, dwelling < habitare, inhabit

binnacle Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Some machines have an instrument binnacle mounted on the fuel tank with the filler cap or caps offset to one or both sides.

Adjective modifier

small: The backs of the front seats have elasticated pockets for the children's bits and pieces and a small binnacle on each door.

Noun used with modifier

compass: The oscillator was rotated by a brass wheel on the side of the compass binnacle, the two being connected by a steel cable.
instrument: The car's primary gages are contained within a single round instrument binnacle - similar to the hot rods of the era.

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