rudder
rudder Lexical Profile
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• noun
A flat, vertical structure hinged to the stern of a ship or boat, used for steering the vessel.
"The captain ordered a sharp turn to starboard, causing the heavy wooden rudder to shift against the current."
A movable control surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft's vertical stabilizer, used primarily to control yaw.
"During the crosswind landing, the pilot skillfully used the rudder pedals to keep the aircraft's nose aligned with the runway."
A guiding force, principle, or mechanism that provides direction and stability.
"Without a clear strategic vision to serve as its rudder, the startup drifted aimlessly in the competitive market."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'rōðer', meaning 'paddle' or 'oar', deriving from the Proto-Germanic '*rōþrą' (related to the verb 'row').
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