Binnacle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɪnəkəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Binnacle is a noun meaning (nautical) The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements.
Meaning
(nautical) The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements.
More Meanings
- The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.
Example Sentences
The lamp, or candle, which lights the binnacle, is placed in the cabin, of course the expence of one light is saved, and all the inconveniences of blowing out in a squally night, and likewise the trouble of trimming the lamp, are avoided.
Word Forms
- binnacles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bittacle, compensator, telltale, bibbs, bailer, bitt.
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