"wooden box for a ship's compass," c. 1750, corruption of bittacle (1620s), which is probably from Spanish bitacula or Portuguese bitacola, both from Latin habitaculum "little dwel [..]

(n) a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)

A support for the compass, raising it to a convenient position.

Cabinet on deck near the wheel that holds the compass.

Support mounted on the bridge deck to hold the compass.

The stand, usually of brass or non-magnetic material in which the compass rests and which contains the compensating magnets (compass holder).

The pedestal or housing for the ship's compass, usually located on the bridge or in the wheelhouse.

the stand or case in which the ship's compass is housed Source: Maritime Curators Group: Manual of Curatorship

A stand or case for housing a compass so that it may be conveniently consulted. Binnacles differ in shape and size according to where used and the size of the compass to be accpmmodated. A binnacle fo [..]

The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted.

    Stand containing a magnetic compass.  

The housing of the ship's compass, gimbals and, in later times, a binnacle light. It was often a simple wooden box, sometimes mounted on a pedestal. The binnacle was normally placed near or in fr [..]

(1) The mount and housing for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal. (2) On ols sailing ships it was a box to contain the compasses in upon the deck.

 a large stand used to house a magnetic compass and its fittings; typically found next to or in front of the ship's wheel.

The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted.

The pedestal where the magnetic compass is mounted

The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted.

The stand on which the ship's compass is mounted.

A pedestal which supports a compass. Typically found next to or in front of the ship's wheel.

the post on which the ship's compass is mounted or the box the compass is kept in

The mount and housing for the compass, usually located on the wheel's pedestal.

A ease wherein the compass is contained. (See "Compass" and "Fluid Compass.")

(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. The [..]

a stand of brass or non-magnetic material for holding a compass as well as illuminating and compensating units

Pedestal that houses a compass and sometimes a light near the helm (steering wheel) of a ship.