| rudder | | |
| n. (artifact) | 1. rudder | a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes. |
| ~ aerofoil, airfoil, control surface, surface | a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight. |
| ~ vertical tail | the vertical airfoil in the tail assembly of an aircraft. |
| n. (artifact) | 2. rudder | (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel. |
| ~ sailing, seafaring, navigation | the work of a sailor. |
| ~ rudder blade | the vertical blade on a rudder. |
| ~ rudderpost, rudderstock | a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot. |
| ~ steering mechanism, steering system | a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle). |
| ~ tiller | lever used to turn the rudder on a boat. |
| ~ vessel, watercraft | a craft designed for water transportation. |
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