Rudder

Meaning

Noun

●

In Nautical & Ship parts:

An

used to

a

. The

is

a

,

or other

(modern

s can be

even with a

or an autopilot).

●

In Aeronautics:

A

control surface

on the

vertical stabilizer

of a fixed-wing

or an

. On some

, the

vertical stabilizer

the

. The

is

by foot-operated control pedals.

●

A

or sieve.

●

That which

a

as a

or

; that which

or

the course.

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Origin

rudder

English

roþor

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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