binnacle

/ˈbɪnəkəl/ · noun

Meaning

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.
The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.

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Related words

bittacle(English)compensator(English)telltale(English)bibbs(English)bailer(English)bitt(English)billethead(English)bow compass(English)gauges(English)compass(English)dashboard(English)steering(English)

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