Definitions for binnacle

binnacle bin·na·cle

Spelling: [bin-uh-kuh l]
IPA: /ˈbɪn ə kəl/

Binnacle is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 236 anagrams from letters in binnacle (abceilnn).

Definitions for binnacle

noun

  1. a stand or enclosure of wood or nonmagnetic metal for supporting and housing a compass.

Origin of binnacle

1615-25; bin + (bitt)acle (late Middle English bitakille) Portuguese bitacola Latin habitāculum lodge, equivalent to habitā- (see inhabit)

Examples for binnacle

He led the way to the chart on the shelf, upon which a light was cast from the binnacle.

The coat was hanging from the nail, within six inches of the binnacle.

The man at the wheel was looking down into the binnacle and Sears took her hand.

"Throw the cover over the binnacle," said Lingard in his duty voice.

He put his head under his wing where he sat on the binnacle.

If it be in the binnacle, in course the ship as carries it must be stern towards us.

The captain opened the binnacle, and headed the Blanchita to the north.

At last he turned onto the bridge and moved toward the binnacle light.

It was dark there except for the soft, yellow gleam of the binnacle lights.

With one consent we both walked aft to the binnacle and peered into it.

Word Value for binnacle
Scrable

12

Words with friends

17

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