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binnacle

/ˈbɪn.ə.kəl/

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noun

/ˈbɪn.ə.kəl/C2formal
  • ruНемагнитный корпус или подставка для корабельного компаса, обычно расположенная рядом с рулевым управлением.

A nonmagnetic housing or stand for a ship's compass, typically located near the helm.

  1. Compass housingC2formal

    A non-magnetic stand or case that holds a ship's compass, typically located near the helm for easy viewing.

    ruНактоуз

    • The captain checked the binnacle to ensure the compass was accurate.
    • The binnacle is designed to protect the compass from magnetic interference.
    • He stood at the helm, his eyes fixed on the binnacle.
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  • binnacle's possessive singular form