rudder | ||
1. | [ noun ] (transportation) a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes | |
Related terms: | airfoil vertical_tail | |
2. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11459 | |
3. | [ noun ] (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel | |
Related terms: | steering_system vessel rudder_blade tiller rudderpost seafaring | |
Similar spelling: |
Ruder Rudra Rutter Ruther Rueter Ridder |