Definition of "pilothouse" []

• Nautical An enclosed area, usually on the bridge of a vessel, from which the vessel is controlled when under way. Also called wheelhouse. (noun)

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• "And between his hiding place and the pilothouse was a long expanse of open deck."
• "Looks like the horses are in the pilothouse, which is what we figured from the last video transmission."
• "I’m sure the guy in the black sweater who just stepped back into the pilothouse is our boy—he’s dressed the same as the guy on TV."