Associations to the word «Rudder»
Noun
- Fuselage
- Fin
- Keel
- Elevator
- Propeller
- Steering
- Oar
- Tab
- Steer
- Biplane
- Throttle
- Strut
- Hinge
- Monoplane
- Mast
- Stern
- Flap
- Skid
- Cockpit
- Takeoff
- Ply
- Helm
- Sail
- Malfunction
- Rigging
- Paddle
- Ballast
- Chord
- Screw
- Airplane
- Propulsion
- Fabric
- Tail
- Boom
- Airbus
- Hull
- Glider
- Turbulence
- Brake
- Torpedo
- Vane
- Yoke
- Pivot
- Gear
- Grange
- Wheel
- Gondola
- Nozzle
- Bulkhead
- Compass
- Quadrant
- Boeing
- Maneuver
- Float
- Flutter
- Rear
- Torque
- Underside
- Lynne
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
RUDDER, noun. (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).
RUDDER, noun. (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.
RUDDER, noun. A riddle or sieve.
RUDDER, noun. (figurative) That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
RUDDER AUTHORITY, noun. The degree of control that the rudder can exert over the yawing motion of an aircraft; related to rudder design and airspeed.
Dictionary definition
RUDDER, noun. A hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes.
RUDDER, noun. (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel.
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