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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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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