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rudder

/ˈrʌdə/

/ˈrʌdər/

Translations

ruddernoun

rudders

/ˈrʌdə/

/ˈrʌdər/

gouvernail

The captain adjusted the rudder to navigate through the narrow channel.

Le capitaine a ajusté le gouvernail pour naviguer dans le chenal étroit.

Additional translations

gouvernailAu sens figuré.

gouverneAéronautique.

Synonyms

helm

fin

tiller

control surface

steering device

rudderverb

ruddered

Past Simple

ruddered

Past Participle

ruddering

Gerund

Rare, chiefly nautical or aeronautical.

gouvernerSens nautique.

The helmsman skillfully ruddered the yacht through the choppy waters.

Le timonier a habilement gouverné le yacht à travers les eaux agitées.

Synonyms

rudderadjective

/ˈrʌdə/

/ˈrʌdər/

Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating connection with a rudder.

Additional translations

gouvernalTerme technique.

Definitions

ruddernoun

A flat piece, usually of wood, metal, or plastic, attached vertically to the stern of a boat or ship for steering.

The captain adjusted the rudder to navigate through the narrow channel.

A movable control surface attached to the vertical stabilizer of an aircraft, used to control yaw.

The pilot used the rudder to maintain the aircraft's direction during the crosswind landing.

A guiding or directing influence, comparable to the steering function of a rudder on a vessel.

In times of crisis, her calm leadership was the rudder that kept the team on course.

rudderverb

To steer (a vessel or vehicle) using or as if using a rudder.

The helmsman skillfully ruddered the yacht through the choppy waters.

rudderadjective

Relating to, located at, or designed for a rudder.

The mechanic inspected the rudder hinge assembly for signs of wear.