rud·der

(rŭd′ər)

a. A vertically hinged plate of metal, fiberglass, or wood mounted at the stern of a ship or boat for directing its course.

b. A similar structure at the tail of an aircraft, used for effecting horizontal changes in course.

2. A controlling agent or influence over direction; a guide.

[Middle English ruder, from Old English rōther, steering oar; see erə- in Indo-European roots.]

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rudder

(ˈrʌdə)

1. (Nautical Terms) nautical a pivoted vertical vane that projects into the water at the stern of a vessel and can be controlled by a tiller, wheel, or other apparatus to steer the vessel

2. (Aeronautics) a vertical control surface attached to the rear of the fin used to steer an aircraft, in conjunction with the ailerons

3. anything that guides or directs

[Old English rōther; related to Old French rōther, Old High German ruodar, Old Norse rōthr. See row²]

ˈrudderless adj

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rud•der

(ˈrʌd ər)

n.

1. a vertical blade at the stern of a vessel that can be turned to change the vessel's direction when in motion.

2. a movable control surface attached to a vertical stabilizer, located at the rear of an airplane and used, along with the ailerons, to turn the airplane.

3. any means of directing or guiding a course.

[before 900; Middle English rodder, rother, ruder, Old English rōther, c. Old Frisian rōther, Middle Dutch rōder (Dutch roer), Old High German ruodar (German Ruder); akin to row²]

rud′der•less, adj.

rudder

- First meant "paddle" or "oar."

See also related terms for paddle.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	rudder - a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface - a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight vertical tail - the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft
	2.	rudder - (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor rudder blade - the vertical blade on a rudder rudderpost, rudderstock - a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot steering mechanism, steering system - a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle) tiller - lever used to turn the rudder on a boat vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation

Translations

دَفَّة الطائِرَهدَفَّه السَّفينَه

kormidlo

halerorror

Ruder Seitenruder Steuer Steuerruder

πηδάλιο

timón

peräsin

gouvernail

kormánylapátoldalkormány

stÿri

timone guida remo

舵

gubernaculum

vairalazdė

stūre

cârmă

krmilo

rudder

[ˈrʌdəʳ] N (Naut, Aer) → timón m

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rudder

[ˈrʌdə^r] n → gouvernail m

rudder

n (Naut, Aviat) → Ruder nt

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rudder

[ˈrʌdəʳ] n (Naut) → timone m (Aer) → timone di direzione

rudder

(ˈradə) noun

1. a flat piece of wood, metal etc fixed to the back of a boat for steering.

2. a similar device on an aircraft.