RUDDER Synonyms

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

• something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

• the act of guiding or showing the way

• the act of setting and holding a course

• steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

• (figurative) a position of leadership

• be at or take the helm of

• a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass

• someone who tills land (prepares the soil for the planting of crops)

• lever used to turn the rudder on a boat

• a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)

• grow shoots in the form of stools or tillers

• a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

• a handwheel that is used for steering

• forces that provide energy and direction

• a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel

• game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in

• an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims

• a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

• change directions as if revolving on a pivot

• wheel somebody or something

• move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle

• ride a bicycle

• a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle