rudder
noun
/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
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/ˈɹʌdɚ/
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- (nautical) 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).
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Ruder,
Steuerruder,
Steuer
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- (aeronautics) 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.
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Ruder,
Steuerruder
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