BINNACLE


Meaning of BINNACLE in English

[ 'bɪnək(ə)l ]

■ noun a built-in housing for a ship's compass.

Origin

C15 (as bittacle ): from Sp. bitácula , bitácora or Port. bitacola , from L. habitaculum 'dwelling place'.

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