rudder
noun/ˈrʌdər/
Frequency rank: #10,655 most common English word
Meaning
a flat piece hinged vertically at the stern of a boat or aircraft, used for steering.
Example sentence
The captain used the ship's rudder to steer away from the rocks.
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