RUDDER


Meaning of RUDDER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrʌdə ]

n. 1 a a flat piece hinged vertically to the stern of a ship for steering. b a vertical aerofoil pivoted from the tailplane of an aircraft, for controlling its horizontal movement. 2 a guiding principle etc. øørudderless adj. [OE rother f. WG rothra- f. the stem of ROW(2)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.