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Definition of Rudder pendants

Rudder pendants
Rudder Rud"der, n. [OE. rother, AS. r[=o][eth]er a paddle; akin to D. roer rudder, oar, G. ruder, OHG. roadar, Sw. roder, ror, Dan. roer, ror. [root] 8. See Row to propel with an oar, and cf. Rother. ] 1. (Naut.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment. 2. Fig.: That which resembles a rudder as a guide or governor; that which guides or governs the course. For rhyme the rudder is of verses. --Hudibras. Balance rudder (Naut.), a rudder pivoted near the middle instead of at the edge, -- common on sharpies. Drop rudder (Naut.), a rudder extending below the keel so as to be more effective in steering. Rudder chain (Naut.), one of the loose chains or ropes which fasten the rudder to the quarters to prevent its loss in case it gets unshipped, and for operating it in case the tiller or the wheel is broken. Rudder coat (Naut.), a covering of tarred canvas used to prevent water from entering the rudderhole. Rudder fish. (Zo["o]l.) (a) The pilot fish. (b) The amber fish (Seriola zonata), which is bluish having six broad black bands. (c) A plain greenish black American fish (Leirus perciformis); -- called also black rudder fish, logfish, and barrel fish. The name is also applied to other fishes which follow vessels. Rudder pendants (Naut.), ropes connected with the rudder chains.

Meaning of Rudder pendants from wikipedia

- the stern above the rudder. A spade rudder is hinged solely on the stock and has no lower bearing to help take the loads. Other rudder types may be hinged...
- pinnacled on their faces, and the groining within shews five fan-traceried pendants. At the east end is a large niche, the west is open. The doorway is surmounted...
- sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels and with Isidore De Rudder. With his father, Philippe undertook many study trips through Europe, visiting...
- Elevator Elevon Flaperon Flight control modes Fly-by-wire Gust lock HOTAS Rudder Rudder pedals Servo tab Side-stick Spoiler Spoileron Stabilator Stick pusher...
- damaged rudder. Despite this handicap, Courageux was able to parti****te in the evacuation and warp out of the harbour with the replacement rudder following...
- Gralla, knight of the Order of Malta. La Girona had anc****d with a damaged rudder in Killybegs Harbour in the south-west of Tír Chonaill, a Gaelic túath that...
- holding tridents. Tritons, other mermen, and the Nereides can also carry rudders, oars, fish, or dolphins. Oce**** normally should not carry a trident,...
- double-headed pendants (lingling-o) from the Philippines Sa Huỳnh white jade double-headed pendant from Vietnam Māori greenstone double-headed pendant (pekapeka)...
- Islands but nothing further south. Ships with square sails, without stern rudder, might navigate south, but the winds and currents throughout the year would...
- as does the 'Top Feature' which consists of three arms with 'jewelled' pendants: one is a flying fish ridden by a squirrel, the second is a squirrel pushing...