pilothouse

[pahy-luh t-hous]

noun, plural pi·lot·hous·es

[pahy-luh t-hou-ziz] /ˈpaɪ lətˌhaʊ zɪz/. Nautical.

an enclosed structure on the deck of a ship from which it can be navigated.

Origin of pilothouse

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; pilot + house

Also called wheelhouse.

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British Dictionary definitions for pilot house

pilot house

noun

nautical an enclosed structure on the bridge of a vessel from which it can be navigated; wheelhouse

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