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rudderpost

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rud⋅der⋅post

  [ruhd-er-pohst]
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–noun Nautical.
the vertical member of a stern frame on which the rudder is hung; a sternpost.
Also, rudder post.

Origin:
1685–95; rudder + post 1
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rud·der·post   (rŭd'ər-pōst')   
n.  See rudderstock.
rud·der·stock   (rŭd'ər-stŏk')   
n.  The vertical shaft of a rudder that allows it to pivot when the tiller or steering gear is operated. Also called rudderpost.
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