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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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..
Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.
Rudder :: Rudder (n.) A riddle or sieve.
Ruddle :: Ruddle (v. t.) To mark with ruddle; to raddle; to rouge.
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..
Gudgeon :: Gudgeon (n.) A metal eye or socket attached to the sternpost to receive the pintle of the rudder.
Rudderless :: Rudderless (a.) Without a rudder.
Ablush :: Ablush (adv. & a.) Blushing; ruddy.
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
Raddock :: Raddock (n.) The ruddock.
Rubicund :: Rubicund (a.) Inclining to redness; ruddy; red.
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1..
Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Ruddy :: Ruddy (v. t.) To make ruddy.
Paleness :: Paleness (n.) The quality or condition of being pale; want of freshness or ruddiness; a sickly whiteness; lack of color or luster; wanness.
Palely :: Palely (a.) In a pale manner; dimly; wanly; not freshly or ruddily.
Canoe :: Canoe (n.) A boat used by rude nations, formed of trunk of a tree, excavated, by cutting of burning, into a suitable shape. It is propelled by a paddle or paddles, or sometimes by sail, and has no rudder..
Ruddy :: Ruddy (n.) Of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks or lips..
Spoonbill :: Spoonbill (n.) The ruddy duck. See under Ruddy.
Tough-head :: Tough-head (n.) The ruddy duck.
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