rudder - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

Synonyms

• rudder

More generic

• steering mechanism
• steering system

Related

• rudder blade
• rudderpost
• rudderstock
• tiller

Related

• vessel
• watercraft

Noun

a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes

Synonyms

• rudder

More generic

• aerofoil
• airfoil
• control surface
• surface

Related

• vertical tail

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