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Definition of rudders:

(n) : (nautical) 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).
(n) : (aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical 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.
(n) : (figurative) That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
(n) : The tail of an otter.
(n) : A riddle or sieve.

Definition of rudders:

(n) : (nautical) 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).
(n) : (aeronautics) A control surface on the vertical 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.
(n) : (figurative) That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course.
(n) : The tail of an otter.
(n) : A riddle or sieve.

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