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rudder
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rudder
(noun)
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rudder
/
ˈ
rʌdɚ/
noun
plural
rudders
rudder
/
ˈ
rʌdɚ/
noun
plural
rudders
Learner's definition of RUDDER
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a flat, movable piece usually of wood or metal that is attached to a ship, boat, airplane, etc., and is used in steering
—
see
picture
at
boat
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