housing vs binnacle

housing and binnacle both are nouns.

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

As nouns, binnacle is a hyponym of housing; that is, binnacle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than housing:

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

housing (noun)	binnacle (noun)
structures collectively in which people are housed	a nonmagnetic housing for a ship's compass (usually in front of the helm)
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