Look up: Binnacle

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   binnacle
   [n] - a nonmagnetic housing for a ship`s compass (usually in front of the helm)
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   binnacle
   The column on which the steering compass and associated fittings are supported. Category: agriculture, fisheries, forestry - food processing industries
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   Binnacle
   Bin'na·cle noun [ For bittacle , corrupted (perh. by influence of bin ) from Portuguese bitacola binnacle, from Latin habitaculum dwelling place, from habitare to dwell. See Habit , and confer Bittacle .] (Nautical) A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night. Totten.
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   binnacle
   noun a nonmagnetic housing for a ship`s compass (usually in front of the helm)
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   Binnacle
   A `binnacle` is a case or box on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments. A binnacle may be subdivided into sections and its contents typically include one or more compasses and a oil lamp or other light source. Other devices such as a sand timer for estimating speed may have been stored in the binnacle ...
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   Binnacle
   • (n.) A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night.
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   binnacle
   (from the article `compass`) Modern mariners` compasses are usually mounted in binnacles, cylindrical pedestals with provision for illuminating the compass face from below. Each ... The binnacle, formerly called the bittacle, is the receptacle in which the compass is mounted. Originally constructed in the form of a cupboard, it ... [...
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   Binnacle
   A support for the compass, raising it to a convenient position.
   Found on http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm