rudder
/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/
B2 · Upper Int.★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
船や飛行機の後部にある、方向を操作するための平らな部品
When to Use
⚙️Technical✈️Travel English
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“船長は舵を動かして船を左に曲げました。”
“舵が壊れると、飛行機は正しく操縦できません。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
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).
Related Words
Synonyms:
steering wheelhelm
Word Family:
rudderless