pilothouse

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   an enclosed compartment on a ship or boat from which the vessel is steered and navigated

   The watchman sheltered inside the steamboat's pilothouse during the storm.

2. 2
   noun

   a small vessel or yacht designed with an enclosed wheelhouse

   They chose a pilothouse for better protection in rough weather.

A compound of pilot + house. On riverboats and other vessels, the raised enclosed room protects the pilot and navigation controls while providing a clear view ahead.

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