pilothouse

noun

pi·​lot·​house ˈpī-lət-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce pilothouse (audio)
: a deckhouse for a ship's helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment

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First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pilothouse was in 1842

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“Pilothouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pilothouse. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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pilothouse

noun
pi·​lot·​house ˈpī-lət-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce pilothouse (audio)
: an enclosed place for the helmsman of a ship that contains the steering and navigating equipment
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