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rudder

Syllabification: (rud·der)
Pronunciation: /ˈrədər/
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Definition of rudder

noun

  • a flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, hinged vertically near the stern of a boat or ship for steering.
  • a vertical airfoil pivoted from the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft, for controlling movement around the vertical axis.
  • application of a rudder in steering a boat, ship, or aircraft:bring the aircraft to a stall and apply full rudder a small amount of extra rudder

Origin:

Old English rōther 'paddle, oar'; related to Dutch roer, German Ruder, also to the verb row2

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