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Uncommonrudder
The correct spelling is rudder.
How to pronounce rudder
/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
Say it like: Rud-der
The correct spelling is rudder. 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 a…
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Definition
noun
- 1.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).
- 2.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.
- 3.A riddle or sieve.
- 4.That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
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