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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