rudderpost

Or rud·der post

[ruhd-er-pohst]

noun

Nautical.

1. the vertical member of a stern frame on which the rudder is hung; a sternpost.

rudderpost

/ ˈrʌdəˌpəʊst /

noun

1. Also called: rudderstock. a postlike member at the forward edge of a rudder

2. the part of the stern frame of a vessel to which a rudder is fitted

Word History and Origins

Origin of rudderpost¹

First recorded in 1685–95; rudder + post ¹

Example Sentences

Smith: That is the rudderpost sticking up there.

From Slate

I kicked myself away from the ship and swam aft, thinking I'd grab the rudderpost.

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