binnacle

名词 binnacle:

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

bin.na.cle

n.Nautical （名词）【航海】
A case that supports and protects a ship`s compass, located near the helm.
罗经柜：位于舵附近用于放置和保护船上罗盘的柜子

来源：
Alteration of Middle English bitakille
中古英语 bitakille的变化
from Old Spanish bitácula
源自 古西班牙语 bitácula
or from Old Portuguese bitácola
或源自 古葡萄牙语 bitácola
both from Latin habit3culum [habitation]
都源自 拉丁语 habit3culum [居住]
from habit3re [to inhabit] * see ghabh-
源自 habit3re [居住于] *参见 ghabh-