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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