ALL meanings of binnacle
bin·na·cle
B b - noun binnacle a housing for a ship's compass 3
- noun binnacle the upright, cylindrical stand holding a ship's compass, usually located near the helm 3
- noun binnacle a stand or enclosure of wood or nonmagnetic metal for supporting and housing a compass. 1
- noun binnacle (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 are also stowed there. 0
- noun binnacle The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle. 0