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rudder Aircraft rudder Rear rudder rudder post rudders

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel WordNet 3.0

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(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A rudder is a primary control surface used to steer a ship, boat, submarine, hovercraft, aircraft, or other vehicle that moves through a fluid medium. Wikipedia

Steering device. Wikipedia Disambiguation

Device to steer an air or water vehicle, usually stern-mounted Wikidata

An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus. OmegaWiki

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). Wiktionary

Underwater vane used to steer a vessel. Wiktionary (translation)

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