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Defenition of the word rudder

    • 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

      • controls
      • helm
      • tiller
      • wheel

    Similar words in the rudder

      • rudder
      • rudder's
      • rudders

    Meronymys for the word rudder

      • rudder blade
      • rudderpost
      • rudderstock
      • tiller
      • vertical tail
      • vessel
      • watercraft

    Hypernyms for the word rudder

      • aerofoil
      • airfoil
      • control surface
      • steering mechanism
      • steering system
      • surface
      • surname

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