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Definition
Rudder; a device used to steer and control the direction of a vessel.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical steering mechanism of a boat or ship. It is also frequently used in the metaphorical sense of being in control of a situation or organization, similar to the English phrase at the helm.
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The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks ahead.
The ship's rudder is broken, how do we steer?
Related words
Common phrases
to steer or be in charge
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