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rudderOne entry found. Main Entry: rud·der Pronunciation: \ˈrə-dər\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English rother, from Old English rōther paddle; akin to Old English rōwan to row Date: 14th century 1 : an underwater blade that is positioned at the stern of a boat or ship and controlled by its helm and that when turned causes the vessel's head to turn in the same direction — rud·der·less \-ləs\ adjective
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