binnacle

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbɪnəkəl/

Noun

binnacle (plural binnacles)

1. (nautical) The 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. The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.

Translations

• German: Kompasshaus, Kompasshäuschen
• Italian: chiesuola
• Russian: накто́уз
• Spanish: bitácora

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