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Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.

Shole :: Shole (n.) A plank fixed beneath an object, as beneath the rudder of a vessel, to protect it from injury; a plank on the ground under the end of a shore or the like..

Rudderhead :: Rudderhead (n.) The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached..

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..

Helmless :: Helmless (a.) Without a helm or rudder.

Afterpiece :: Afterpiece (n.) The heel of a rudder.

Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.

Rother :: Rother (n.) A rudder.

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..

Disrudder :: Disrudder (v. t.) To deprive of the rudder, as a ship..

Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.

Rudderless :: Rudderless (a.) Without a rudder.

Rudderstock :: Rudderstock (n.) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel..

Brace :: Brace (n.) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon..

Stern :: Stern (v. t.) The helm or tiller of a vessel or boat; also, the rudder..

Pintle :: Pintle (n.) A hook or pin on which a rudder hangs and turns.

Sole :: Sole (n.) A piece of timber attached to the lower part of the rudder, to make it even with the false keel..

Rudder :: Rudder (n.) Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.

Double-ender :: Double-ender (n.) A vessel capable of moving in either direction, having bow and rudder at each end..

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.

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