Defenition of the word rudder
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Defenition of the word rudder
- An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus.
- (nautical) a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel and used to steer it
- a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
- (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
Synonyms for the word rudder
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- controls
- helm
- tiller
- wheel
Similar words in the rudder
Meronymys for the word rudder
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- rudder blade
- rudderpost
- rudderstock
- tiller
- vertical tail
- vessel
- watercraft
Hypernyms for the word rudder
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- aerofoil
- airfoil
- control surface
- steering mechanism
- steering system
- surface
- surname
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