rudder
IPA: rˈʌdɝ
noun
- (nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
- (aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.
- A riddle or sieve.
- (figurative) That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
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Examples of "rudder" in Sentences
- The rudder is a part of the ship.
- The footrest controlled the rudder.
- A notable improvement was the use of the rudder.
- The rudder is controlled by a small wheel on the tiller.
- During the repair of the rudder, the second mate drowned.
- In particular, the durability of the rudder was questioned.
- The brakes are mounted conventionally on the rudder pedal toes.
- A tiller is removably attached to the upper end of the rudder shaft.
- This is typically controlled by the rudder at the rear of the airplane.
- She was associated with the cornucopia, ship's rudder, the ball and the wheel.