binnacle
Noun
Meaning
A case or box placed near the helmsman, containing the compass of a ship, and a light to show it at night.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
journal
equipment
inside
compass
booth
housing
interior
carrier
cabinet
cabin
cockpit
coffin
casing
cage
closet
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Compass correction main A binnacle containing a ship's standard compass, with the two iron balls which correct the effects of ferromagnetic materials.
The effect of ferromagnetic materials in the compass's environment can be corrected by two iron balls mounted on either side of the compass binnacle.