Associations to the word «Binnacle»

Wiktionary

BINNACLE, noun. (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 is also stowed there.
BINNACLE, noun. The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.

Dictionary definition

BINNACLE, noun. A nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm).

Wise words

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Dhammapada