rudder

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Synonyms: judder, udder, mudder, ridder, pudder, rodder, ruder, budder, radder, redder, ruddier

Antonyms: judder, udder, mudder, ridder, pudder, rodder, ruder, budder, radder, redder, ruddier

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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]]).
2. {{lb|en|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 [[pedal]]s.
3. A [[riddle]] or [[sieve]].
4. {{lb|en|figurative}} That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
5. The [[tail]] of an otter.

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