Close and Rudder

Close

Close noun - An open space wholly or partly enclosed (as by buildings or walls).

Rudder and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rudder" instead a noun "Close".

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Rudder

Rudder noun - (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel.
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Synonyms for Rudder

Close and rudder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead a noun "Rudder".

Nearby Word: rudderless

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Midway The Akagi attack was very nearly bungled (a grand total of 3 planes attacked Akagi, 1 hit and 2 damaging near misses, one close enough to jam the rudder).
    Source: Film / Midway
  • Bigger Is Better in Bed Not only is she visibly shocked once he takes off his underwear to reveal his arousal he pivots to close the nearby door but a sudden wind is generated by his simple turning enough to close the heavy wooden door immediately without touching it, implying his erection is acting like a rudder.
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