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1. rudder
noun. ['ˈrʌdɝ'] a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes.
Synonyms
- aerofoil
- airfoil
- vertical tail
- control surface
Antonyms
- overhead
- subsurface
Etymology
- roþor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Rudder
- stouder
- scudder
- shudder
Example sentences of the word rudder
1. Noun, singular or mass
If the rudder is removable then take it off the plane.
2. rudder-like
adjective. formed like and serving like a rudder.
Antonyms
- amorphous
3. rudder
noun. ['ˈrʌdɝ'] (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel.
Synonyms
- vessel
- steering mechanism
- rudderpost
- rudder blade
- watercraft
- steering system
- rudderstock
Antonyms
- natural object
- outside
- inside
- descend
Etymology
- roþor (Old English (ca. 450-1100))