binnacle
Ship's compass stand
A binnacle is a stand or housing on a ship's deck that holds the compass and related navigational instruments.
Positioned near the helm, it allows the helmsman to check heading while steering: The captain glanced at the binnacle as the ship came about.
Controlling direction of movement
- helmVessel's steering mechanism
- coursePlanned path forward
- headingDirectional course traveled
- pilotingControlling a vehicle's course
chartwork · waypoint · bearing · watch · helmsman · quartermaster · bridge · wheelhouse
Device showing cardinal directions
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- standUpright support structure
- mountClimb up or steed
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
wooden · glass · cover · hood · lamp · gimbals · cabinet · box
Force between poles
- magnetic northCompass-indicated pole direction
- true northDirection to the pole
- bearingPosture or orientation
- deviationDeparture from expected path
variation · needle · rose · cardinal points · adjustment · calibration · gyrocompass · swing
Seagoing transport vessel
- sailboatWind-propelled watercraft
- yachtLarge pleasure vessel
- schoonerMulti-masted sailing craft
- tall shipLarge traditional sailing vessel
naval · warship · sailing ship · clipper · brigantine · frigate · quarterdeck · deck
steering
Controlling direction of movement
piloting · chartwork · waypoint · bearing · watch · helmsman · quartermaster · bridge · wheelhouse · pilot
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
brass · wooden · glass · cover · hood · lamp · gimbals · cabinet · box · cockpit
magnetism
Force between poles
- magnetic northCompass-indicated pole direction
- true northDirection to the pole
- bearingPosture or orientation
deviation · variation · needle · rose · cardinal points · adjustment · calibration · gyrocompass · swing
ship
Seagoing transport vessel
tall ship · naval · warship · sailing ship · clipper · brigantine · frigate · quarterdeck · deck · wheelhouse