rudder

as intail
as intail end
as inguide
as inhelm

Synonyms for rudder

noun end piece, part

Antonyms for rudder

guides

noun. something that or someone who leads

Word Origin & History

Old English roðor "paddle, oar," from Proto-Germanic *rothru- (cf. Old Frisian roðer, Middle Low German roder, Middle Dutch roeder, Dutch roer, Old High German ruodar, German Ruder "oar"), from *ro- "steer" (see row (v.)) + suffix -þra, used to form neutral names of tools. Meaning "broad, flat piece of wood attached to the stern of a boat and used for steering" is from c.1300. Spelling with -d- for -th- first recorded mid-15c. (cf. feather, mother, gather).

Example Sentences for rudder

Gliders as a rule have only one rudder, and this is in the rear.

To ensure rigidity the rudder must be stayed with guy wires.

The rudder may also be curved or warped in similar manner by lever action.

The ship's rudder got loose, and was secured with difficulty.

I used the paddle as a rudder, and to push floating timber away.

A sudden shift of the rudder shook the Vulcan from peak to keelson.

In the case of an ornamental boat the rudder can be fixed as shown in Fig. 115.

If the rudder is to be kept in a certain adjustment a quadrant is necessary.

The rudder is hooked to this by means of two hooks called pintles.

However, this is just the condition of sailing when a boat can dispense with a rudder.

rudder

Synonyms for rudder

Antonyms for rudder

More words related to rudder

guide

guides

helm

tail

tail end