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rudder

/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • noun

    A flat oblong piece of wood or other material, attached to the stern of a ship or boat, for steering it.

    - "The rudder of the ship was damaged in the storm."
    - "The sailor turned the wheel to adjust the rudder."
  • noun

    A movable flat piece that guides the direction of something, such as the blade of an oar.

    - "The oar's rudder sliced through the water."
    - "The bicycle's handlebars act as a rudder."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹʌdɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with rudder
mudder , duder , fudder
Homophones
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  1. Rodder (en) : A long, thick stick or pole, especially one used for support or propulsion.

  2. Rudder (en) : A flat oblong piece of wood or other material, attached to the stern of a ship or boat, for steering it.

Variants
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rudder , rudderless , rudders
Etymology
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Old English rudor, from rudan 'to steer'.

Trivia
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  1. The world's largest rudder is on the Royal Clipper, a sailing ship with a length of 110 meters (361 feet).

  2. The first recorded use of a rudder in a ship was in ancient Egypt around 3000 BC.

Related Concepts
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  1. Helm: The steering wheel or lever used to turn a ship's rudder.

  2. Stern: The rear part of a ship or boat.

Culture
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The rudder has been a significant part of maritime history, with evidence of steering oars dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome. In literature, the rudder has been used as a metaphor for control, guidance, and direction.

How to Memorize "rudder"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large ship in the middle of the ocean. Visualize the rudder, a flat piece of wood or metal, attached to the stern of the ship. See how the sailor turns the wheel connected to the rudder, changing the direction of the ship.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rudder' with the concept of steering or guiding.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Rudder Under' - 'Rudder' is a part of a ship that is 'under' the water, and it helps guide the ship's direction.

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