noun
Meaning 1
The rudderstock
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Standard Lemma guide
rudderpost
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noun
Meaning 2
A vertical support on an aircraft's tail section, that connects the rudder to the vertical stabilizer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Meaning 3
a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rudderstock
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: post
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h1reh1- Proto-Indo-European *h1roh1-(ye-)-tider. Proto-Germanic *rōaną Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Germanic *-þrą Proto-Germanic *rōþrą Proto-West Germanic *rōþr Old English rōþor Middle English rother English rudder Latin postisbor. Old English post Latin postisder. Old French postbor. Middle English post English post English rudderpost From rudder + post.