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rud⋅der⋅stock

[ruhd-er-stok]
–noun Nautical.
the vertical member at the forward edge of a rudder, hinged at the sternpost and attached to the helm or steering gear.
Also, rudder stock.


Origin:
1860–65; rudder + stock
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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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