binnacle
/ˈbɪnəkəl/
noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
The wooden housing for a ship's compass, with its corrector magnets and illuminating arrangements.
The lamp, or candle, which lights the binnacle, is placed in the cabin, of course the expence of one light is saved, and all the inconveniences of blowing out in a squally night, and likewise the trouble of trimming the lamp, are avoided.
2
The instrument cluster on a car or motorcycle.
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