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| rudder [ rúddər ] (plural rudders) |
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1. means of steering boat or ship: a means of steering a boat or ship, usually in the form of a pivoting blade under the water, mounted at the stern and controlled by a wheel or handle tiller
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2. aerofoil for steering aeroplane: an aerofoil, usually on the tail of an aeroplane, that pivots vertically and controls left-to-right movement
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3. controlling force: a guiding or controlling force or influence
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| [ Old English rōþer< Germanic] |
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 rudderless adjective |
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