Meaning Of The Word Rudder

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rudder
countable noun: A rudder is a device for steering a boat. It consists of a vertical piece of wood or metal at the back of the boat.
countable noun: An aeroplane's rudder is a vertical piece of metal at the back which is used to make the plane turn to the right or to the left.

rudder in American English
a broad, flat, movable piece of wood or metal hinged vertically at the stern of a boat or ship, used for steering
noun: a vertical blade at the stern of a vessel that can be turned horizontally to change the vessel's direction when in motion

rudder in British English
noun: a pivoted vertical vane that projects into the water at the stern of a vessel and can be controlled by a tiller, wheel, or other apparatus to steer the vessel

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