Definition of Ruddir
Rud"der (?), n. A riddle or
sieve. [Prov. Eng.]
Rud"der (?), n. [OE. rother, AS.
rōðer a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar,
G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror,
Dan. roer, ror. √ 8. See Row to propel with
an oar, and cf. Rother. ] 1. (Naut.)
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.
2. Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a
guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
For rhyme the rudder is of verses.
Hudibras.
Balance rudder (Naut.), a rudder
pivoted near the middle instead of at the edge, -- common on
sharpies. -- Drop rudder (Naut.), a
rudder extending below the keel so as to be more effective in
steering. -- Rudder chain (Naut.),
one of the loose chains or ropes which fasten the rudder to the
quarters to prevent its loss in case it gets unshipped, and for
operating it in case the tiller or the wheel is broken. --
Rudder coat (Naut.), a covering of tarred
canvas used to prevent water from entering the rudderhole. --
Rudder fish. (Zoöl.) (a)
The pilot fish. (b) The amber fish
(Seriola zonata), which is bluish having six broad black
bands. (c) A plain greenish black American
fish (Leirus perciformis); -- called also black rudder
fish, logfish, and barrel fish. The name is also
applied to other fishes which follow vessels. -- Rudder
pendants (Naut.), ropes connected with the rudder
chains.
Rud"der, n. In an aircraft, a
surface the function of which is to exert a turning moment about an
axis of the craft.
Rud"der (?), n. A riddle or
sieve. [Prov. Eng.]
Rud"der (?), n. [OE. rother, AS.
rōðer a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar,
G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror,
Dan. roer, ror. √ 8. See Row to propel with
an oar, and cf. Rother. ] 1. (Naut.)
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.
2. Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a
guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
For rhyme the rudder is of verses.
Hudibras.
Balance rudder (Naut.), a rudder
pivoted near the middle instead of at the edge, -- common on
sharpies. -- Drop rudder (Naut.), a
rudder extending below the keel so as to be more effective in
steering. -- Rudder chain (Naut.),
one of the loose chains or ropes which fasten the rudder to the
quarters to prevent its loss in case it gets unshipped, and for
operating it in case the tiller or the wheel is broken. --
Rudder coat (Naut.), a covering of tarred
canvas used to prevent water from entering the rudderhole. --
Rudder fish. (Zoöl.) (a)
The pilot fish. (b) The amber fish
(Seriola zonata), which is bluish having six broad black
bands. (c) A plain greenish black American
fish (Leirus perciformis); -- called also black rudder
fish, logfish, and barrel fish. The name is also
applied to other fishes which follow vessels. -- Rudder
pendants (Naut.), ropes connected with the rudder
chains.
Rud"der, n. In an aircraft, a
surface the function of which is to exert a turning moment about an
axis of the craft.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (nautical) A part of a yacht or dinghy or small sailboat used to steer
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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