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binnacle::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | housing |
Examples of binnacle
binnacle
The binnacle has been sent away for repair, but still the problem continues.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The interior is comfortable, with an exceptionally attractive three-binnacle gauge display.
From the freep.com
With it's swooping binnacle cover and large analogue dials it gives the Ypsilon real personality.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
The dash top and hooded gauge binnacle done in a matte finish looks rich, but it is hard plastic.
From the theepochtimes.com
The main instrument panel sits in a hooded binnacle at the top.
From the timesunion.com
Big, readable instruments reside in a twin-binnacle gauge cluster.
From the freep.com
Methods of compensation by arranging iron or magnetic objects near the binnacle were developed.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The driver gets a three-instrument binnacle, with difficult-to-read dials for speed, revs and fuel.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Oh, and the missing cover for the instrument binnacle.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
- A nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
- A binnacle is a case or box on the deck of a ship, generally mounted in front of the helmsman, in which navigational instruments are placed for easy and quick reference as well as to protect the delicate instruments. ...
- 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
- The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted.
- A stand for a magnetic compass.
- The mount for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.
- From the Latin word for 'dwelling place', a box or case which houses the compass upon the deck.
- The Frame, or Box which contains the Compass.
- The cluster of instruments and switches mounted in a circular casing on or near the steering column.
