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
- 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
- adviser
- appendage
- attendant
- behind
- butt
- buttocks
- captain
- caudal appendage
- chaperon
- cicerone
- command
- conclusion
- conductor
- control
- controller
- controls
- convoy
- counselor
- criterion
- design
- director
- docent
- driver's seat
- empennage
- end
- escort
- example
- exemplar
- exhibitor
- extremity
- fag end
- genie
- genius
- guiding spirit
- guru
- hind end
- hind part
- hindmost part
- ideal
- inspiration
- last part
- lead
- leader
- leadership
- lodestar
- mentor
- model
- monitor
- paradigm
- pathfinder
- pattern
- pilot
- pioneer
- posterior
- rear
- rear end
- reins
- reverse
- rudder
- rump
- scout
- standard
- steering wheel
- stub
- superintendent
- tag
- tag end
- tailpiece
- teacher
- tiller
- train
- tush
- usher
- vanguard
- wagger
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