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Rudders

Scope note

Movable control surfaces used to impart direction to craft when in motion; usually located at the rear of vehicles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000212841

Broader Terms used

<vehicle components>

Equivalent Terms used

rudder

Created

13yrs ago

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