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rudderstock

rudderstock

9.9
An upright post on a ship that holds the rudder so it can turn
  • noun
  • Specialized
: eje del timón
  • If the rudderstock is damaged, steering the vessel becomes nearly impossible.

Examples

  • The shipwright examined the rudderstock for signs of wear before beginning maintenance.

  • A crack in the rudderstock may let water into the hull, which is a serious safety concern.

  • The rudderstock is essential for steering the boat.

  • Many boats have a sturdy rudderstock for better control.

  • If the rudderstock is damaged, steering the vessel becomes nearly impossible.

  • The shipwright examined the rudderstock for signs of wear before beginning maintenance.

  • A crack in the rudderstock may let water into the hull, which is a serious safety concern.

Synonyms

rudderpost
vsrudderstock
  • Specialized
9.9

A vertical pole fixed to a ship's hull that lets the rudder turn

emphasizes the post as the attachment that allows pivoting

Surface Forms

rudderstock singular
rudderstocks plural

Morphology

rudderstock = rudder + stock (transparent) = rudder + stock

A straightforward compound of two nouns where 'stock' denotes a post/stem and combined with 'rudder' yields the post associated with the rudder.

Etymology

Rudderstock combines rudder ('steering part') and stock ('post' or 'support'), so it is literally the post that holds the rudder in place. That's why a rudderstock is the vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that lets it turn.