Binnacle

noun

/ˈbɪnəkəl/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe 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 are also stowed there.

2.nounThe instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.

Synonyms

bittacle compensator telltale bibbs bailer bitt billethead bow compass breaker buckler pyxis bells

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