Meaning Of The Word Tiller

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What's The Definition Of Tiller?

tiller
countable noun: The tiller of a boat is a handle that is fixed to the rudder. It is used to turn the rudder, which then steers the boat.

tiller in American English 1
a bar or handle for turning a boat's rudder
noun: a person who tills; farmer

tiller in American English 2
a person or machine that tills the soil
noun: a bar or lever fitted to the head of a rudder, for turning the rudder in steering

tiller in American English 3
a shoot growing from the base of the stem of a plant
to send forth tillers
intransitive verb: to put forth new shoots from the root or around the bottom of the original stalk
noun: a plant shoot that springs from the root or bottom of the original stalk

tiller in British English 1
noun: a handle fixed to the top of a rudderpost to serve as a lever in steering it

tiller in British English 2
noun: a shoot that arises from the base of the stem in grasses

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