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rudder

noun

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

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Word length
6
Starts with
R
Ends with
R
Contains
UD
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)

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noun

  1. (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

noun

  1. a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

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