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rudder

/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/

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noun

دفة

An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).

Examples :

"The captain used the ship's rudder to steer around the iceberg. "

استخدم القبطان دفة السفينة لتوجيهها حول الجبل الجليدي.

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noun

دفة

A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

Examples :

"The pilot moved the rudder pedals, making the airplane turn to the left. "

حرك الطيار دواسات الدفة، مما جعل الطائرة تنعطف إلى اليسار.

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noun

منخل

A riddle or sieve.

Examples :

"She used a rudder to sift the flour and remove any lumps before baking the cake. "

استخدمت منخلاً لنخل الدقيق وإزالة أي كتل قبل خبز الكعكة.

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noun

دفة، مقود

That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.

Examples :

"Her strong moral compass acted as a rudder, guiding her decisions throughout life. "

عمل بوصلتها الأخلاقية القوية كدفة، موجهة قراراتها طوال حياتها.

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