rudder in Latin
rudder in Latin is gubernāculum — rudder means a flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.
rudder in Latin
gubernāculum
(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).
What does "rudder" mean?
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noun A flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.
"The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks."
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rudder in a sentence
- The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks.
- The pilot used the foot pedals to control the plane's rudder.
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What is "rudder" in Latin?
"rudder" in Latin is gubernāculum. rudder means: A flat, hinged piece at the back of a boat or aircraft used to steer it.
How do you use "rudder" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain turned the rudder hard to avoid the rocks." In Latin, "rudder" is gubernāculum.
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