pilothouse


pi·lot·house

noun \ˈpī-lət-ˌhas\

Definition of PILOTHOUSE

: a deckhouse for a ship's helmsman containing the steering wheel, compass, and navigating equipment

First Known Use of PILOTHOUSE

1846

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