rudder

[rud·der]

A rudder is an important part of a ship, boat, or airplane's steering system. If your rudder is out of whack, you may end up somewhere that you don't want to be!

...

A riddle or sieve.

Noun
(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

Noun
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

n.
A riddle or sieve.

n.
The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment.

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

Rudder

Rud"der , n. A riddle or sieve. [Prov. Eng.]

Rudder

Rud"der , n. [OE. rother, AS. r&omac;&edh;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 means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment. 2. Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.

For rhyme the rudder is of verses.

Balance rudder (Naut.), a rudder pivoted near the middle instead of at the edge, -- common on sharpies. -- Drop rudder (Naut.), a rudder extending below the keel so as to be more effective in steering. -- Rudder chain (Naut.), one of the loose chains or ropes which fasten the rudder to the quarters to prevent its loss in case it gets unshipped, and for operating it in case the tiller or the wheel is broken. -- Rudder coat (Naut.), a covering of tarred canvas used to prevent water from entering the rudderhole. -- Rudder fish. (Zo'94l.) (a) The pilot fish. (b) The amber fish (Seriola zonata), which is bluish having six broad black bands. (c) A plain greenish black American fish (Leirus perciformis); -- called also black rudder fish, logfish, and barrel fish. The name is also applied to other fishes which follow vessels. -- Rudder pendants (Naut.), ropes connected with the rudder chains.

A riddle or sieve.

...

Usage Examples

The course of the flight up and down was exceedingly erratic, partly due to the irregularity of the air, and partly to lack of experience in handling this machine. The control of the front rudder was difficult on account of its being balanced too near the center.

Misspelled Form

rudder, erudder, 4rudder, 5rudder, trudder, frudder, eudder, 4udder, 5udder, tudder, fudder, reudder, r4udder, r5udder, rtudder, rfudder, ryudder, r7udder, r8udder, riudder, rjudder, rydder, r7dder, r8dder, ridder, rjdder, ruydder, ru7dder, ru8dder, ruidder, rujdder, rusdder, ruedder, rufdder, ruxdder, rucdder, rusder, rueder, rufder, ruxder, rucder, rudsder, rudeder, rudfder, rudxder, rudcder, rudsder, rudeder, rudfder, rudxder, rudcder, rudser, rudeer, rudfer, rudxer, rudcer, ruddser, ruddeer, ruddfer, ruddxer, ruddcer, ruddwer, rudd3er, rudd4er, ruddrer, ruddser, ruddder, ruddwr, rudd3r, rudd4r, ruddrr, ruddsr, rudddr, ruddewr, rudde3r, rudde4r, rudderr, ruddesr, ruddedr, ruddeer, rudde4r, rudde5r, ruddetr, ruddefr, ruddee, rudde4, rudde5, ruddet, ruddef, ruddere, rudder4, rudder5, ruddert, rudderf.

Other Usage Examples

If we are strong, and have faith in life and its richness of surprises, and hold the rudder steadily in our hands. I am sure we will sail into quiet and pleasent waters for our old age.