Word: rudderhole
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: rud
der
hole
Definition: The hole in the deck through which the rudderpost passes.
Morphemes:
Affix: rudder
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: h₁reh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: h1reh1-
Meaning: to row
Affix: -þrą
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -thra
Meaning: -þrą
Affix: hole
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make holes in (an object or surface).