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balanced rudder
noun
, Nautical.
- a rudder so designed that the center of water pressure on the forward face, when turned, lies about halfway along the length, minimizing the turning effort required.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of balanced rudder1
First recorded in 1865–70
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