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binnacle

/ˈbɪn.ə.kəl/

Traduction: Support ou boîtier non magnétique placé près de la barre, qui abrite le compas de navigation d'un navire.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈbɪn.ə.kəl/

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

  • 🇫🇷Support ou boîtier non magnétique placé près de la barre, qui abrite le compas de navigation d'un navire.
  1. Compass housing C2 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇫🇷habitacle de compas

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