rudder
51rudder — rud•der [[t]ˈrʌd ər[/t]] n. 1) naut. navig. a vertical blade at the stern of a vessel that can be turned to change the vessel s direction when in motion 2) aer. a movable control surface attached to a vertical stabilizer, located at the rear of… …
52Rudder — A control surface on the tail of a ship which gives the ship stability and prevents yaw …
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53rudder — Hoe uli …
54rudder — The instrumentality on a vessel by which the craft is steered. A comparable device on an aircraft …
55rudder — n. 1 a a flat piece hinged vertically to the stern of a ship for steering. b a vertical aerofoil pivoted from the tailplane of an aircraft, for controlling its horizontal movement. 2 a guiding principle etc. Derivatives: rudderless adj. Etymology …
56Balance rudder — Rudder Rud der, n. [OE. rother, AS. r[=o][eth]er a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. [root] 8. See {Row} to propel with an oar, and cf. {Rother}. ] 1. (Naut.) The mechanical appliance by… …
57black rudder fish — Rudder Rud der, n. [OE. rother, AS. r[=o][eth]er a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. [root] 8. See {Row} to propel with an oar, and cf. {Rother}. ] 1. (Naut.) The mechanical appliance by… …
58Drop rudder — Rudder Rud der, n. [OE. rother, AS. r[=o][eth]er a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. [root] 8. See {Row} to propel with an oar, and cf. {Rother}. ] 1. (Naut.) The mechanical appliance by… …
59Rudder bands — Ancient ships had two great broad bladed oars for rudders. These, when not in use, were lifted out of the water and bound or tied up. When required for use, these bands were unloosed and the rudders allowed to drop into the water (Acts 27:40) …
60rudder turn — Turning with the use of rudders alone …