noun🔗ShareRuderAn 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)."The captain used the ship's rudder to steer around the iceberg. "Der Kapitän benutzte das Ruder des Schiffs, um das Eisberg zu umfahren.nauticalvehiclemachinesailingoceanparttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSeitenruderA 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."The pilot moved the rudder pedals, making the airplane turn to the left. "Der Pilot bewegte die Seitenruderpedale, wodurch sich das Flugzeug nach links drehte.vehiclenauticaltechnicalmachineparttechnologysailingdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSieb, DurchschlagA riddle or sieve."She used a rudder to sift the flour and remove any lumps before baking the cake. "Sie benutzte ein Sieb, um das Mehl zu sieben und Klumpen zu entfernen, bevor sie den Kuchen backte.utensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeitrad, SteuerradThat which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course."Her strong moral compass acted as a rudder, guiding her decisions throughout life. "Ihr starker moralischer Kompass diente als Leitrad und lenkte ihre Entscheidungen im Laufe ihres Lebens.nauticalvehicledirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
