Definition of rudd

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Rudd (n.) A fresh-water European fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow. A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach..

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Disrudder :: Disrudder (v. t.) To deprive of the rudder, as a ship..
Complexioned :: Complexioned (a.) Having (such) a complexion; -- used in composition; as, a dark-complexioned or a ruddy-complexioned person..
Blowzed :: Blowzed (a.) Having high color from exposure to the weather; ruddy-faced; blowzy; disordered.
Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..
Sole :: Sole (n.) A piece of timber attached to the lower part of the rudder, to make it even with the false keel..
Rubicundity :: Rubicundity (n.) The quality or state of being rubicund; ruddiness.
Rubious :: Rubious (a.) Red; ruddy.
Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..
Gruddger :: Gruddger (n.) One who grudges.
Color :: Color (n.) The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion.
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To raddle or twist.
Sternsman :: Sternpost (n.) A straight piece of timber, or an iron bar or beam, erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder, and receive the ends of the planks or plates of the vessel..
Rud :: Rud (n.) Ruddle; red ocher.
Coble :: Coble (n.) A flat-floored fishing boat with a lug sail, and a drop rudder extending from two to four feet below the keel. It was originally used on the stormy coast of Yorkshire, England..
Spoonbill :: Spoonbill (n.) The ruddy duck. See under Ruddy.
Afterpiece :: Afterpiece (n.) The heel of a rudder.
Cherry :: Cherry (a.) Like a red cherry in color; ruddy; blooming; as, a cherry lip; cherry cheeks..
Sea Duck :: Sea duck () Any one of numerous species of ducks which frequent the seacoasts and feed mainly on fishes and mollusks. The scoters, eiders, old squaw, and ruddy duck are examples. They may be distinguished by the lobate hind toe..
Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Ruddock :: Ruddock (n.) A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock..
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