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binnacle

noun

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

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Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
E
Contains
IN
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

ˈbɪnəkəl

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noun

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

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