Meaning of RUDDER in English

Use in sentences of RUDDER

Meaning of RUDDER in English

• A riddle or sieve.
• The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment.
• Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.

Synonyms of ‘RUDDER’

Antonyms of ‘RUDDER’

Articles Related to ‘RUDDER’