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Rudder

rudder
n. 1 a a flat piece hinged vertically to the stern of a ship for steering. b a vertical aerofoil pivoted from the tailplane of an aircraft, for controlling its horizontal movement. 2 a guiding principle etc. Derivatives rudderless adj. Etymology: OE rother f. WG rothra- f. the stem of ROW(2)
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  noun Etymology: Middle English rother, from Old English rōther paddle; akin to Old English rōwan to row Date: 14th century an underwater blade that is positioned at the stern of a boat or ship and controlled by its helm and that when turned causes the vessel's head to turn in the same direction, a movable auxiliary airfoil on an airplane usually attached at the rear end that serves to control direction of flight in the horizontal plane, a guiding force or strategy, ~less adjective ...
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