binnacle vs housing

binnacle and housing both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
binnacle	Yes	No	No	No
housing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, housing is a hypernym of binnacle; that is, housing is a word with a broader meaning than binnacle:

binnacle: a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
housing: a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component

binnacle (noun)	housing (noun)
a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)	structures collectively in which people are housed
	a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
	stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse