Rudder Definition & Meaning
rudder
- noun
- a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
- (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
"Rudder" in song lyrics
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"rc boat rudder"
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"perception kayak 15 yakima rudder"
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"perception sundance kayak 15 yakima rudder"
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Words that rhyme with rudder
Usage tips for "rudder"
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- What does rudder mean?
- a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel
- What part of speech is rudder?
- Rudder is a noun.
- How many definitions does rudder have?
- Rudder has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).