rudderstock

2 definitions found

rudderstock - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Rudderstock \Rud"der*stock`\, n. (Naut.)
     The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by
     hinges, or the like, with the sternpost of a vessel.
     [1913 Webster]

rudderstock - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  rudderstock
      n 1: a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that
           enables the rudder to pivot [syn: rudderpost,
           rudderstock]