rudder
Pronunciation
/ˈɹədɝ/

Definition & Meaning of "rudder"in English

Rudder
01

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
rudders
02

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

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