plural of ruddy shelduck

plural of ruddy

(nautical) The hole in the deck through which the rudderpost passes.

plural of rudderhole

(nautical) The shank of a rudder, having the blade at one end and the attachments for operating it at the other.

plural of rudderpost

(nautical) The main part or blade of the rudder, which is connected by hinges, or similarly, with the sternpost of a vessel.

plural of rudderstock

Oxyura jamaicensis, a small stifftail duck, the male of which has a rust-coloured body.

(nautical) The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached.