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rudders
noun(rud-der)
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
rudders
noun(rud-der)
a movable auxiliary airfoil on an airplane usually attached at the rear end that serves to control direction of flight in the horizontal plane
rudders
noun(rud-der)
a guiding force or strategy

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