noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical vehicle machine sailing ocean part technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " vehicle nautical technical machine part technology sailing device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A riddle or sieve. Examples : "She used a rudder to sift the flour and remove any lumps before baking the cake. " utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " nautical vehicle direction Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading