Word: rudderhead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rud
der
head
Definition: The upper end of the rudderpost, to which the tiller is attached.
Morphemes:
Affix: rudder
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: h₁reh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: h1reh1-
Meaning: to row
Affix: -þrą
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -thra
Meaning: -þrą
Affix: head
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The top edge of a sail.