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The hole in the deck through which the rudderpost passes.
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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.
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Without a rudder.
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The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel.
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Having no rudder.
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A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
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A rudder.
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A straight piece of timber, or an iron bar or beam, erected on the extremity of the keel to support the rudder, and receive the ends of the planks or plates of the vessel.
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Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
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The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached.
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A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering.
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A riddle or sieve.
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A piece of timber attached to the lower part of the rudder, to make it even with the false keel.
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The shank of a rudder, having the blade at one end and the attachments for operating it at the other.
v. t.
To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder.
v. t.
The helm or tiller of a vessel or boat; also, the rudder.
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A plank fixed beneath an object, as beneath the rudder of a vessel, to protect it from injury; a plank on the ground under the end of a shore or the like.
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A rudder or helm.
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A rudder. See 5th Steer.
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A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1.
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