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Definition of rudder

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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..

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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..

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

Rudderhole :: Rudderhole (n.) The hole in the deck through which the rudderpost passes.

Skeg :: Skeg (n.) The after part of the keel of a vessel, to which the rudder is attached..

Rother :: Rother (n.) A rudder.

Ship :: Ship (v. t.) To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder..

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

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..

Helm :: Helm (n.) The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone..

Gudgeon :: Gudgeon (n.) A metal eye or socket attached to the sternpost to receive the pintle of the rudder.

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..

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.

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..

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

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

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

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

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

Rudder :: Rudder (n.) A riddle or sieve.

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