Pilothouse (Noun)
Meaning
An enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain climbed the ladder to the pilothouse, where the helmsman was waiting to hand over control of the ship.
- A new electronic chart display was installed in the pilothouse of the yacht to enhance navigation capabilities.
- As we entered the pilothouse, we saw a crew member intensely studying the radar and sonar displays.
- In bad weather, the pilothouse on our tugboat provided a dry and comfortable place for us to operate.
- Large windows surrounded the pilothouse of the cruise ship, giving the bridge crew a clear view in every direction.