pilothouse

[ pahy-luht-hous ]

noun

, Nautical.

, plural pi·lot·hous·es [pahy, -l, uh, t-hou-ziz].

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilothouse¹

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

Example Sentences

The two flattened their backs against the pilothouse and sucked in their guts.

From The Daily Beast

A stranger came out of the pilothouse of the Resolute, carrying a big leather suit-case.

From Project Gutenberg

An hour later I am in the pilothouse, looking down upon what was once the channel of a peaceful river.

From Project Gutenberg

"Mr. Brickland says he has steam enough," said Landy Perkins, reporting to me at the pilothouse.

From Project Gutenberg

Hurriedly drawing on dressing gown and slippers, she climbed out into the chill air of night to find Dave in the pilothouse.

From Project Gutenberg

He leaped to the pilothouse and roared at the man at the wheel.

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