rudder

rudder englannista suomeksi

1. peräsin

0. Substantiivi

1. peräsin, ruori

2. peräsin, sivuperäsin

rudder englanniksi

1. An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).

2. A surface on the stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

3. A riddle or sieve.

4. That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.

5. ''Hudibras''

For rhyme the rudder is of verses.

6. (alt form)