binnacle

bin·na·cle

 (bĭn′ə-kəl)

n.

A case that supports and protects a ship's compass, located near the helm.

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[Alteration of Middle English bitakille, from Old Spanish bitácula or from Old Portuguese bitácola, both from Latin habitāculum, habitation, from habitāre, to inhabit; see ghabh- in Indo-European roots.]

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binnacle

(ˈbɪnəkəl)

n

(Nautical Terms) a housing for a ship's compass

[C17: changed from C15 bitakle, from Portuguese bitácula, from Late Latin habitāculum dwelling-place, from Latin habitāre to inhabit; spelling influenced by bin]

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bin•na•cle

(ˈbɪn ə kəl)

n.

a stand or housing for a nautical compass.

[1615–25; bin + (bitt)acle < Pg bitacola < Latin habitāculum lodge]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

binnacle - a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm) housing - a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component

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Translations

abitacolochiesuola

binnacle

[ˈbɪnəkl] N → bitácora f

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binnacle

n → Kompasshaus nt

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