Antonyms for rudder


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ruhd-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌd ər


Definition of rudder

Origin :
  • 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).
  • As in tail : noun end piece, part
  • As in tail end : noun tail
  • As in guide : noun something that or someone who leads
  • As in helm : noun wheel
Example sentences :
  • Gliders as a rule have only one rudder, and this is in the rear.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • To ensure rigidity the rudder must be stayed with guy wires.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The rudder may also be curved or warped in similar manner by lever action.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • The ship's rudder got loose, and was secured with difficulty.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I used the paddle as a rudder, and to push floating timber away.
  • Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various
  • A sudden shift of the rudder shook the Vulcan from peak to keelson.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • In the case of an ornamental boat the rudder can be fixed as shown in Fig. 115.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • If the rudder is to be kept in a certain adjustment a quadrant is necessary.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • The rudder is hooked to this by means of two hooks called pintles.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
  • However, this is just the condition of sailing when a boat can dispense with a rudder.
  • Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates

Synonyms for rudder

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